Welcome to the Botswana Employer Resource Centre
Managing employees involves important decisions about contracts, pay, leave and ending employment. This resource centre brings practical guidance together in one place so you can find the information you need when you need it.
Prepared for business owners, managers, HR officers and payroll staff, the resources explain key employment requirements in plain language, with references to the relevant sections of Botswana’s Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2025.
What you will find
Full Employer Handbook — a complete reference covering the main employment topics.
Contracts and Probation — guidance on hiring, employment arrangements and probation.
Pay and Working Hours — information on wages, deductions, overtime and rest periods.
Leave Entitlements — guidance on annual, sick, family and parental leave.
Ending Employment and Final Payments — guidance on fair procedures, notice and payments when someone leaves.
Compliance Checklist and Action Plan — tools to identify gaps and plan improvements.
How to use the resources
Open the full handbook for an overview, or select the topic relevant to your situation. Use the legal references to locate the rule in the Act, and download the checklists and forms when you need them.
You can access the resources in any order. There are no lessons, tests or assignments to complete.
Please note: These resources provide general guidance. Check the edition date and any verification notes, and confirm the applicable law, regulations and employment terms before acting on a specific matter.
