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Severance Pay
Calculate your legal severance pay under the Moroccan Labour Code.
Results
Legal scale: 96h/year for first 5 years, 144h/year 6–10, 192h/year 11–15, 240h/year beyond 15 years.
📐 Severance pay formula
Severance = Σ (hours per year × years × average hourly wage)
First 5 years: 96 hours/year · 6–10: 144 · 11–15: 192 · above 15: 240
First 5 years: 96 hours/year · 6–10: 144 · 11–15: 192 · above 15: 240
📊 Severance hours per year of service
| Length of service | Hours per year |
|---|---|
| 1 — 5 years | 96 hours |
| 6 — 10 years | 144 hours |
| 11 — 15 years | 192 hours |
| Above 15 years | 240 hours |
💼 Worked examples
8 years of service, hourly wage 25 MAD
(5×96 + 3×144) × 25 = 912 × 25 = 22,800 MAD.
3 years of service, hourly wage 20 MAD
(3×96) × 20 = 288 × 20 = 5,760 MAD.
💡 Practical tips
- Severance is added to the notice period and payment for unused leave.
- Unfair dismissal entitles the employee to additional court-awarded damages.
- Keep your payslips to prove seniority and the reference wage.
⚠️ Limits and disclaimer
- The average wage includes fixed bonuses; cases vary by contract type.
- Resignation does not give entitlement to severance.
Official sources: Moroccan Labor Code · National Social Security Fund (cnss.ma) · Ministry of Economic Inclusion and Employment.
Last updated: February 2026.
Last updated: February 2026.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How is severance calculated in Morocco?
By multiplying the hours due per year (96 to 240 depending on seniority) by the average hourly wage.
Does resignation give severance?
No, severance applies to employer-initiated termination, not resignation.
What is unfair-dismissal compensation?
Additional court-awarded damages, on top of the statutory severance.