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St. Helena

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Country Details

Currency

Saint Helena Pound (SHP), pegged 1:1 with British Pound (GBP)

Official language

English

Capital

Jamestown

Is English spoken?

Yes

Time Zone

GMT +0:00

Salary payment frequency

Monthly

General Overview & Economic Facts

Information

St. Helena’s economy is small and largely supported by UK aid. It relies on public sector employment, fishing, agriculture (notably coffee), and a growing tourism sector, especially since the airport opened in 2017. The labor market is limited, and professional skills are in short supply, creating opportunities for skilled workers.

Population size

4,500

GDP

£38.5 million (2018–19)

Inflation level

3.3% (2019)

Average earning + minimum wage

Average earning: ~£9,970 per year (2022/23 estimate)

Overview of the labour law

Labour laws are governed by local ordinances. Employment terms, notice periods, and probation terms are often defined by contract. There’s no statutory requirement for severance, and most employment protections align broadly with UK-style frameworks, though adapted to local scale.

Employment Details

Number of Public Holidays

Employees are entitled to at least 28 days of paid annual leave, including public holidays.

Working Hours

Employees typically work 6 days/week. No compulsory work on Sundays or public holidays. Max hours may be limited by the Governor in Council.

Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Pension or 401(K)
  • Mental Health Support
  • Life and Disability Insurance
Overtime

Overtime applies for public holidays/rest days but there’s no fixed statutory rate.

Notice Period

Notice period is generally defined in employment contracts; no statutory minimum published.

Probation Period

Probation periods are not fixed by law and typically defined in the employment contract.

Severance Pay

No statutory severance pay; subject to terms in the contract.

Employee Income tax

Not specified in official government sources.

Employer Social cost

Not detailed in published data.

Employee Social cost

Not detailed in published data.

Benefit packages

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pension or 401(K)
Mental Health Support
Life and Disability Insurance

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