Angola's New General Labor Law brings changes to fixed-term
employment contracts, provisions for teleworkers, extended leave
entitlements and updated rules around severance pay.
Employer Action Code: Act
Angola's New General Labor Law (NGLL), which replaces the
2015 labor law and takes effect on March 26, 2024, introduces a
variety of changes affecting employment contracts, leaves, work
hours and employee protections, among other things. The labor law
enacted in 2015 replaced the previous labor law (enacted in
2000).
Key details
Notable aspects of the NGLL include:
- For new and renewed employment contracts, a fixed-term contract
may only be used in specific situations set out in the NGLL, such
as for replacing an employee on leave or meeting a temporary
exceptional increase in business activity. A valid reason for the
fixed-term nature of the employment contract must be included in
writing in the contract; otherwise, it will be deemed to be for
