Living Wages
A Living Wage is essential for a decent standard of living. Find out what your Living Wage should be in your region and in your country.
A Living Wage is essential for a decent standard of living. Find out what your Living Wage should be in your region and in your country.
Do you earn enough? Do you earn the right amount for the job that you do? In three steps you can compare your salary with your colleagues.
19 Mar 2024 - Protective services workers that have worked for 15 years, receive between K3,664 and K11,038 per month. This is evident from research conducted by Mywage.org/Zambia, in 2024.
15 March 2024 - Mineworkers at Lumwana Mine in Kalumbila District, Zambia fear for their health due to alleged uranium contamination in drinking water. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is demanding medical tests, compensation, and penalties for the mining company. The situation escalated after the government closed the case prematurely and a union leader advocating for medical tests was fired. The EFF emphasizes prioritizing worker health and safety over corporate interests. Take our survey on Cost of Living and contribute to wage information in Zambia.
The Tripartite Consultative Labour Council (TCLC) has added the inclusion of Paternity Leave for working fathers in the Employment Act. This provision will allow for working fathers to take seven days of paternity leave to take care of their newly born babies or their pregnant partners. However, an employer is not obliged to guarantee pay to the employee during this time. Learn more about Paternity Leave Laws in Zambia
How helpful are unions for female workers? Being in a union in Zambia makes all the difference in getting a 90-day (or more) paid maternity leave, whereas other workers are entitled to a 120- day unpaid maternity leave. Find out more about Maternity Leave in Zambia
Minimum wages are present in almost every country; however, have you heard of timely payment to workers? Know how to avoid exploitation of yourself as a worker while living in Zambia by reading our information on pay and minimum wage