Jamaica
Make employment in Jamaica easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Jamaica, all in one easy-to-use platform.
- Capital City
Kingston
- Currency
Jamaican dollar ($, JMD)
- Languages
English
- Population size
2,726,667
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Kingston
- Currency
Jamaican dollar ($, JMD)
- Languages
English
- Population size
2,726,667
- Ease of doing business
Easy
- Cost of living index
N/A
- Payroll frequency
N/A
- VAT - standard rate
15%
- GDP - real growth rate
2.9% (2020)
Jamaica needs no introduction. From rum to reggae, beautiful beaches to Usain Bolt, this small Caribbean nation punches above its weight in terms of worldwide cultural influence. Along with the world’s fastest sprinters, Jamaica is also famous for the sport of cricket, a legacy of the island’s UK colonial past. The natural beauty of Jamaica remains a compelling drawcard, particularly for nearby US tourists. Pristine Caribbean coastline, a thriving nightlife scene, and untouched tropical forests draw in over one million international tourists every year — roughly a third of Jamaica’s native population.
The country is an ideal anchor point for digital nomads looking to explore the Caribbean (as long as appropriate work permits are secured). Sadly, many Jamaicans still emigrate in search of employment opportunities. Despite economic challenges, employers on the lookout for talent will find many skilled workers looking for the opportunity to earn a competitive global wage and remain based in their homeland.
Grow your team in Jamaica with Remote
Looking to employ workers in Jamaica? Companies hiring in Jamaica must either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Jamaica and keep you compliant at all times. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your team in Jamaica so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Jamaica. to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Risks of misclassification
Jamaica, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Jamaica may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Jamaica
Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are outlined in various pieces of Jamaican legislation, including the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act and the Employment (Termination and Redundancy Payments) Act. These laws guarantee equal pay for equal work and protections against discrimination.
Hiring managers can expect to receive questions from Jamaican candidates around topics like minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Jamaica.
Minimum wage
As of June 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Jamaica will be increased to JMD 15,000 per week for a 40-hour work week.
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Competitive benefits package in Jamaica
At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and your company has the localised expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.
Our benefits packages in Jamaica are tailored to fulfil the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Fair Pricing in Jamaica
Employer of Record
Hire and pay your global team
Starting at €550/month
paid annually, or €645/month paid monthly
Top features
Satisfaction guaranteed
No deposits or hidden fees
Zero onboarding or offboarding fees
Compliant equity incentives support including withholding and reporting
Built-in security and compliance
Fast onboarding (average 2-3 days)
Flexible, localised benefits
Contractor Management
Compliantly onboard and pay contractors
€27
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with contractors in 200+ countries and territories
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
Consolidate your multi-country payroll
€27
per employee/month
Top features
Simplify: Comprehensive platform that integrates all payroll functions
Support: Personalised assistance with a dedicated team and specialists
Accuracy: Test runs and parallel pay runs before implementation
Compliance: Adhere to local labour laws in every country
Timeliness: Accurate and on-time payroll with labour authority reporting handled
Experience: Seamless payroll with easy access to payslips and expenses
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Time and attendance (time off and tracking)
Expense management and reimbursement
Employee self-serve on the platform and mobile app