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Where the jobs are in Antigua and Barbuda: St John’s, tourism, construction and services.
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Your CV
How to build a CV that works in the Antiguan market, from resorts to professional services.
Your rights at work
What the Labour Code gives you: notice, hours, unfair dismissal and the Labour Commissioner.
Severance and termination
The per-month severance formula, the 2019 amendment and what happens on a business sale.
Social Security and leave
Contributions, medical benefits, annual leave and the absence of income tax.
Sectors that hire
Where the hiring happens: tourism, construction, financial services, retail and marine.
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The labour market in Antigua and Barbuda today
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Active jobs
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Companies hiring
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Frequently asked questions
How is severance calculated in Antigua and Barbuda?
At least one day’s basic pay for each month of service under the Labour Code, counted by month rather than by year, after one year of continuous service.
Why do published severance figures vary?
Guidance differs substantially between sources. The per-month formula appears in sources citing the Labour Code directly, but confirm with the Labour Department.
Is Antigua and Barbuda an at-will jurisdiction?
No. Termination must be for just cause such as misconduct, or on operational grounds such as redundancy.
What is the 21-day cooling-off period?
A window for contested dismissals during which the Department of Labour may intervene. Act within it rather than after.
Is there personal income tax?
No. Take-home pay is affected only by social security at 16% total and medical benefits at 7% total.
Does social security cover unemployment?
Yes, alongside retirement pensions and sickness and maternity benefits, which many Caribbean systems do not provide.
Is a written contract required?
Yes. The Labour Code mandates written contracts detailing leave, hours and probation.
Is there statutory paternity leave?
No national entitlement. The Workers’ Union has secured 3 to 10 days of paid leave in certain workplaces through negotiation.
What happens if my employer has no records?
Missing records create presumptions in favour of employee claims. Employers must retain them for three years after employment ends.
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