Work in Jamaica

• How is redundancy pay calculated in Jamaica?

  Jamaican redundancy pay under the Employment (Termination and Redundancy Payments) Act: 104 weeks to qualify, 2 weeks' pay per year, 3 after 10 years.

• How long is maternity leave in Jamaica?

  Maternity leave under Jamaica's Maternity Leave Act: up to 12 weeks after 52 weeks in the job, 8 weeks paid, extensions, and the right to return.

• How much notice do you have to give when resigning in Jamaica?

  Resignation notice in Jamaica under section 3 of the Employment (Termination and Redundancy Payments) Act: 2 weeks, probation, pay in lieu and contracts.

• What is the minimum wage in Jamaica in 2026?

  J$17,000 for a 40-hour week, or J$425 an hour, since 1 July 2026. The overtime and double-time rates, and what the Act does when an employer pays less.