Employment in Benin can be terminated both by the employee and the employer. The employer can terminate the employment on substantial grounds. If the employment is terminated without any grounds, the employer must pay a severance to the employee.

Benin’s notice period for permanent employees and employees on probation is a minimum of 15 days.

Severance pay

Severance pay in Benin depends on the years of service. Employees who have served for less than five years are entitled to 30% of their average monthly salary. Employees who have served 6 – 10 years are entitled to 35% of their average monthly salary. For employees who have served more than ten years, a severance amounting to 40% of their average monthly salary must be paid.