Resourcing

Presidential Decree 52/22 has been published to establish a legal framework for remote working …

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Under the General Labour Law (7/15), employers may enter into employment agreements with minors aged between 14 and 18 years, provided that they have obtained the prior authorisation of their parents, or legal guardians …

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Although there is a standard trial (probationary) period of 60 days prior to final confirmation of a permanent contract, it is possible to agree a longer period in writing. This may be 4 months for highly qualified employees and six months for exceptional technical positions and managerial workers.

In the case of fixed-term contracts, the probationary period is 15 days for unskilled workers and 30 days for skilled workers. 

It is also possible to conclude pre-employment agreements.  These must be in writing and state the type of work to be undertaken and the rewards that will apply.

Employers and employees are free to enter into either permanent or fixed-term employment contracts …

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Employers in Angola are under an obligation to obtain copies of their employees’ vaccination cards in order to ensure compliance with the national vaccination programme requirements …

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Advertisements for job vacancies should state the basic terms and conditions of employment, the type of employment contract and the place of work …

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Angolan employment law distinguishes between three groups of employees: national employees and foreign employees who are residing in the country and foreign employees who are not residing in the country (expatriates) …

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