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How To Hire New Remote Employees | Lesotho

Hire employees in

Lesotho

, easily

   Whether you're looking for an independent contractor, a remote team member, or a full-time employee in

Lesotho

, Workpay can help. Say goodbye to worrying about local laws, complex tax systems or managing international payroll. We take care of it all in over 50 countries.

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Overview

Lesotho has a population of 2.16 million people. It is ranked number 47 in Africa according to the nominal GDP ($ 2.48 Billion). Lesotho has a market economy, even though direct government involvement is active.

capital city
Maseru
currency
Lesotho Loti (LSL)
language spoken
English and Sesotho
payroll frequency
Monthly
employer taxes
0%
vat - standard rate
15%
cost of living index
Low ($668)
gdp - real growth rate
per capita- $1,227.37
termination process
Difficult
employee protections
Strict

Public Holidays

DATE
HOLIDAY NAME

1 January

11 March

7 April

10 April

1 May

18 May

25 May

25 May

17 July

4 October

25 December

26 December

New Year's Day

King Moshoeshoe I's Anniversary

Good Friday

Easter Monday

International Workers' Day

Ascension Day

Africa Day

Heroes' Day (in Lesotho)

King Letsie III's Birthday

Independence Day (of Lesotho)

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

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Minimum wage

Lesotho’s minimum wage is 1178 to 1285 maloti depending on the sector. These rates are set annually by Lesotho’s government.

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Payroll cycle

Wages can be paid daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on the type of employment contract:

Wage payment is made on a daily basis under a piece-rate contract.

If the contract is for less than a month, the wage is paid weekly; if the contract is for more than a month, the wage is paid monthly.

Wages are typically paid solely in legal money. On mutual agreement, the employer may provide partial remuneration in the form of food or a place to live in addition to monetary wages. Wages must be paid on working days, at or near the place of employment.

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Taxation

The resident individual tax rates vary depending on annual income as follows; 

From

To

Rate (%)

0

70,500

20.00%

70,501

30.00%

The income tax is paid through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system computed using the personal income tax rates. 

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Leaves

Female employees that have worked for two years in the same organization are liable to 12-week payable maternity leave. Six weeks are taken before the child’s birth date and six after the child’s birth. The employer pays 100% of the salary.

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Termination process

An employment contract can be terminated when the contract period ends if fixed for a certain period by the employer or the employee. In the case of gross misconduct, an employment contract can be terminated without notice.

Notice Period

Lesotho's notice period follows the following guidelines:  

  • 7-day notice for less than six month’s service
  • 14 days for less than a year of service
  • One-month notice for more than a year of service
  • Three-month notice for more than ten years of service
  • Indefinite periods depends on the employee tenure and salary payment intervals

The guidelines are also applicable when the employee initiates the contract termination.

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Hire employees in

Lesotho

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With Workpay, your business can easily hire employees in

Lesotho

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country featured image
capital city
Maseru
currency
Lesotho Loti (LSL)
language spoken
English and Sesotho
payroll frequency
Monthly
employer taxes
0%
vat - standard rate
15%
cost of living index
Low ($668)
gdp - real growth rate
per capita- $1,227.37
termination process
Difficult
employee protections
Strict

Overview

Lesotho has a population of 2.16 million people. It is ranked number 47 in Africa according to the nominal GDP ($ 2.48 Billion). Lesotho has a market economy, even though direct government involvement is active.

Employer of Record (EOR) for

Lesotho
Benefits

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Cost

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Contacts

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Legal Entity

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Labor Law

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EOR vs AOR in

Lesotho

Lesotho’s minimum wage is 1178 to 1285 maloti depending on the sector. These rates are set annually by Lesotho’s government.

PEO

Lesotho’s minimum wage is 1178 to 1285 maloti depending on the sector. These rates are set annually by Lesotho’s government.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Employee Onboarding and Termination process

An employment contract can be terminated when the contract period ends if fixed for a certain period by the employer or the employee. In the case of gross misconduct, an employment contract can be terminated without notice.

Notice Period

Lesotho's notice period follows the following guidelines:  

  • 7-day notice for less than six month’s service
  • 14 days for less than a year of service
  • One-month notice for more than a year of service
  • Three-month notice for more than ten years of service
  • Indefinite periods depends on the employee tenure and salary payment intervals

The guidelines are also applicable when the employee initiates the contract termination.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Harness the power of Workpay

Our innovative cloud based solution makes managing your teams more seamless than ever before, streamline your processes and take your business to the next level.

Minimum wage

Lesotho’s minimum wage is 1178 to 1285 maloti depending on the sector. These rates are set annually by Lesotho’s government.

Payroll cycle

Wages can be paid daily, weekly, or monthly, depending on the type of employment contract:

Wage payment is made on a daily basis under a piece-rate contract.

If the contract is for less than a month, the wage is paid weekly; if the contract is for more than a month, the wage is paid monthly.

Wages are typically paid solely in legal money. On mutual agreement, the employer may provide partial remuneration in the form of food or a place to live in addition to monetary wages. Wages must be paid on working days, at or near the place of employment.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Taxation

The resident individual tax rates vary depending on annual income as follows; 

From

To

Rate (%)

0

70,500

20.00%

70,501

30.00%

The income tax is paid through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system computed using the personal income tax rates. 

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

What is a PEO?

Workpay is a robust cloud-based employee management solution for SMEs in Africa, a set of tools developed to help organisations manage and pay their employees on time.

Leaves

Female employees that have worked for two years in the same organization are liable to 12-week payable maternity leave. Six weeks are taken before the child’s birth date and six after the child’s birth. The employer pays 100% of the salary.

Why we are Africa's preferred Employer of Record

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Public Holidays

1 January

11 March

7 April

10 April

1 May

18 May

25 May

25 May

17 July

4 October

25 December

26 December

New Year's Day

King Moshoeshoe I's Anniversary

Good Friday

Easter Monday

International Workers' Day

Ascension Day

Africa Day

Heroes' Day (in Lesotho)

King Letsie III's Birthday

Independence Day (of Lesotho)

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

Harness the power of Workpay

Our innovative cloud based solution makes managing your teams more seamless than ever before, streamline your processes and take your business to the next level.