Madagascar
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- Capital City
Antananarivo
- Currency
Malagasy ariary (Ar, MGA)
- Languages
Malagasy and French
- Population size
28,427,328
Employment termination in Madagascar
Termination process
Employers can dismiss employees for business reasons, personal preferences, and serious misconduct. A written notice providing a reason for termination must be tendered in writing.
Notice period
The notice period depends on the type of employment and an employee’s tenure but ranges from eight days to six months.
Severance pay
Workers who are dismissed for business reasons are entitled to severance payments equal to 10 days’ wages for each year of service, capped at six months’ pay.
Probation periods
The Madagascar Labour Code stipulates that probationary periods must not not exceed 6 months.