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$249/month
$49/month
2% of gross salary / month
Hire in Jamaica, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Jamaica EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Jamaica, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Jamaican labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Jamaica.
It doesn’t stop with Jamaica — we are an international EOR
In Jamaica, contracts of employment can be either verbal or written. However, we recommend that you always write up a formal contract whenever hiring in Jamaica. Contracts should be written in English, reference the local currency of the Jamaican dollar, and include all relevant details such as compensation, benefits, working hours, and so on.
3 – 6 months (standard)
2 week notice: 0 – 5 years’ service
4 week notice: 5 -10 years’ service
6 week notice: 10 – 15 years’ service
8 week notice: 15 – 20 years’ service
12 week notice: 20+ years’ service
Only in cases of redundancy
2 weeks’ salary per year of service, for first 10 years’ service
3 weeks’ salary per year for each year after 10 years’ service
3 – 6 months (standard)
2 week notice: 0 – 5 years’ service
4 week notice: 5 -10 years’ service
6 week notice: 10 – 15 years’ service
8 week notice: 15 – 20 years’ service
12 week notice: 20+ years’ service
Only in cases of redundancy
2 weeks’ salary per year of service, for first 10 years’ service
3 weeks’ salary per year for each year after 10 years’ service
The standard working week for employees in Jamaica is 40 hours. Any hours worked beyond 40 hours must be paid at overtime rates.
The standard working week for employees in Jamaica is 40 hours. Any hours worked beyond 40 hours must be paid at overtime rates.
Jamaica has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 5 Mar Wednesday | Ash Wednesday |
| 18 Apr Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 Apr Monday | Easter Monday |
| 23 May Friday | Labor Day / May Day |
| 1 Aug Friday | Emancipation Day |
| 6 Aug Wednesday | Independence Day |
| 20 Oct Monday | National Heroes’ Day |
| 25 Dec Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec Friday | Boxing Day |
Employees in Jamaica are generally entitled to at least ten days of paid leave annually. After working for more than 10 years with an employer, this entitlement rises to 15 days.
After 110 days of service with an employer, employees in Jamaica are entitled to accrue one day of paid sick leave for every 22 days of work completed. After one year of service, employees are entitled to two weeks of paid sick leave.
After one year of service with an employer, female employees in Jamaica are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave, with the first eight weeks paid.
Employees in Jamaica are generally entitled to between two and 12 weeks of notice prior to termination. The precise length of mandatory notice depends on the employee’s length of service with the employer.
In cases where severance is due, payments are usually capped at 22 weeks of salary.
Both employers and employees in Jamaica are required to pay a portion of salary toward social security at a rate of 2.5% each. Additionally, employers must pay at least 5% into a pension fund for each employee.
Income tax in Jamaica is 25% for most employees.
Corporate tax in Jamaica differs depending on the type of company. For most companies regulated by the Bank of Jamaica, the tax rate is 33 and one-third percent. For unregulated businesses, it is 25%. Other rates apply to other types of businesses, such as building societies.
Jamaica has a public healthcare system, so employers are not expected to provide private medical insurance. However, some may choose to offer it as a benefit.
For most workers in Jamaica, the mandatory minimum wage is 13,000 JMD per week.
Managing your benefits packages as an employer in Jamaica may include setting up things like private health insurance, supplementary parental leave payments, a company car, and so on.
Setting up such a benefits system for your Jamaican employees can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with the country and its unique labor laws. If you want to independently set up your benefits system, you can expect it to take weeks or even months, potentially presenting significant delays to your Jamaican expansion.
Horizons can simplify your Jamaica benefits management, with our Jamaica experts setting up and managing everything for you and helping you focus on a successful expansion operation.
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With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Jamaica PEO” and “Jamaica EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Jamaica EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Jamaica.
It is possible to get a work visa in Jamaica. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Jamaica are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Jamaica[2025]
