Namibia | Amendments to the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1941 (Act No. 30 of 1941)

Namibia | Amendments to the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1941 (Act No. 30 of 1941)

The Social Security Commission (SSC) has announced an amendment to the Employees’ Compensation Act, as per Government Notice No. 8461, dated 01 October 2024. This change will take effect from 01 March 2025.

 

Employees’ Compensation Fund (ECF):

  • The income ceiling that determines who qualifies as an employee for ECF purposes will be increased from the current threshold of N$81,300.00 per annum to N$101,625.00 per annum. Employees earning above this limit may still be covered under the fund, subject to a Special Arrangement with the Commission.

To view the full public notice, please click here.



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