Hiring in Mauritania

The Mauritanian workforce offers international companies and NGOs a skilled talent pool that’s also cost efficient, but it’s important to understand its labor laws and business customs. Cultural and regulatory considerations in Mauritania include Sharia-compliant labor codes, extractive industry revenue-sharing agreements, and strict adherence to standards set by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Employment relationships are governed by such laws as the Mauritanian Labor Code (Law 2004‑017, updated by Law 2024‑048), covering contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, wages, social security, safety, and termination. 

Additionally, Mauritanian law regulates various contract types and mandates written contracts for indefinite, fixed‑term, probationary, foreign‑worker, and domestic employment, detailing terms such as roles, pay, duration, probation limits, notice, termination, and representation via staff delegates. Fixed‑term contracts cannot exceed two years (renewals included); probation must be specified in writing; foreign worker contracts require labor inspection visa. 

Because of the complexity of employment laws in Mauritania, compliant employment contracts are an essential business need. With Safeguard Global as your partner, you can employ workers in Mauritania with confidence, knowing every contract adheres to national law, including new rules on staff delegation, contract durations, sick leave protection, and representation. We can also advise on cultural expectations and update you as employment laws evolve.

Relying on an employer of record (EOR) in Mauritania

An employer of record (EOR) provides an easier way for organizations to hire and pay local talent in Mauritania. Because of its in-country presence, the EOR can employ the workers a company needs and lease them to that company, taking care to comply with Mauritania’s labor laws. As a result, the organization doesn’t have to establish a legal presence or manage compliance in Mauritania.  

The EOR can hire and onboard employees in as little as two weeks and manage ongoing responsibilities such as payroll, benefits, and taxes. A full-service EOR can also manage recruitment. Together, these EOR services significantly reduce the administrative burden for an organization. 

Visit our Employer of Record services page to learn how we can help you meet your international employment needs in Mauritania.