Namibia Leave Pay and Notice Pay Calculator
Leaving a job, or being let go? Work out the leave pay, notice pay and severance pay you should receive, based on Namibia’s Labour Act.
Your final pay
Estimated amounts before tax.
Minimum notice periods
The Labour Act sets the shortest notice that must be given, based on how long you have worked for your employer.
| Time employed | Minimum notice |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks or less | 1 day |
| More than 4 weeks, up to 1 year | 1 week |
| More than 1 year | 1 month |
How we work it out
The rules behind each line.
Daily and weekly pay
The Labour Act converts a monthly wage by dividing by 4.333 weeks. Weekly pay is monthly pay ÷ 4.333. Daily pay is weekly pay ÷ the days you work each week.
Annual leave
You earn 4 weeks of leave for each 12 months: 24 working days on a 6-day week, 20 on a 5-day week and 16 on a 4-day week. In a part-way cycle, leave is worked out pro rata. Unused leave is paid out when you leave.
Notice pay
If your employer pays you instead of giving notice, you get the pay you would have earned during the notice period. The same applies if you pay your employer instead of working your notice.
Severance pay
After 12 months of continuous service, you are owed at least one week of pay for each year of service if you are dismissed (other than for misconduct or poor performance) or retire at 65 or older. We count completed years.
Common questions
Can my employer pay me cash instead of letting me take my leave?
Not while you are still employed. The Labour Act does not allow cash in place of annual leave, even if you agree. The exception is when your employment ends, when unused leave is paid out.
Do I lose my leave pay if I resign without giving notice?
You may lose the pro rata leave pay for the part of the leave year you have worked, if you leave without good reason and without giving or working your notice. Leave from fully completed leave years is still due.
Is sick leave paid out when I leave?
No. Sick leave that you have not used does not entitle you to extra pay when employment ends. The same is true of compassionate leave.
When must my final pay be paid?
On the day employment ends for pay already earned. Other amounts due on termination, such as leave pay, must be paid by the next pay day after the termination.
Does a public holiday during my leave count?
If a public holiday falls on a day you would normally have worked, during your leave, you get an extra day of paid leave.
What if my contract gives me more than the Act?
Your contract or a collective agreement can give you better terms. Choose the longer notice in the form and add any extra leave when you enter your leave taken, or compare the result with your contract.
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