Find your employer of record in American Samoa

In American Samoa, US citizens can enter the country without the need for a visa. However, they must have a valid passport to enter and exit freely. In addition, citizens of the following countries receive a 30-day permit to stay upon arrival:

• Australia.
• Canada.
• United Kingdom.
• Austria.
• Belgium.
• Denmark.
• Finland.
• France.
• Germany.
• Ireland.
• Italy.
• Luxembourg.
• Netherlands.
• Portugal.
• Slovenia.
• Spain.
• Sweden.

Otherwise, visiting citizens intending to stay for business or vacation will need to apply for an entry visa. On the other hand, foreigners visiting the country will need a passport valid for 6 months.

They will also need a return or connecting ticket, and proof that they have sufficient funds for the length of their stay. On the other hand, people who come from non-exempt countries have to apply for an entry visa for American Samoa. Additionally, with an Employer of record in American Samoa you can hire foreign employees.

American Samoa has a VAT rate of 20%.

Termination Process

Generally, employees with a proven service career and with an indefinite contract term can be dismissed for just cause. Likewise, you will be demoted from the job position for different reasons, although in both steps you must have completed the probationary period.

In addition, the employer must notify the human resources director in writing of the reasons for the termination of the employee. Also, the department head or authorized operating official will need to provide the principal with supporting evidence. In the same way, when the human resources director certifies the reasons for dismissal, he will notify the employee in writing.

Therefore, the director will explain to the worker the causes of the dismissal or defrauding of the position. Similarly, the company must bring the action within 30 days after the date of notification. However, after notification, they may ask you for a hearing before the personnel advisory board. In this case, the employee must request within 10 days of the notice period.

In contrast, when the employee does not request the hearing, the removal decision will be final after 30 days of notice.

On the other hand, workers who work with temporary contracts can be dismissed at any time without notice period. In addition, you will not go through the procedures mentioned above imposed on permanent employees. Additionally, with an Employer of Record in American Samoa, you will be able to manage all of these purposes.

Notice Period

The notice periods of 1 week apply to employees who have worked for more than 3 months and less than 1 year.

Severance Pay

HR and payroll outsourcing will facilitate the delivery of compensation and other resources to the workers of a company. Generally, in this territory, workers can receive one week of compensation for one year of service.

Probation Period

Trials for employees with an unlimited career will receive a 1-year trial period. Likewise, you can manage these periods by hiring a PEO.

Paid Time Offs

Generally, workers who have around 3 years of service can receive 4 hours of annual vacation for every biweekly pay. On the other hand, employees with more than 3 years and less than 15 years of work receive 6 hours of vacation per fortnight.

However, this does not apply for the last pay period of the year for which they earn 10 hours of annual vacation. In addition, an Employer of Record in American Samoa will efficiently manage each employee's vacation hours. Likewise, the salary corresponds to rest days.

Public Holidays

There are 7 national holidays throughout the year.

Vacation Holidays

There are 4 vacation holidays throughout the year.

Sick Days

PEO services make it easy to provide sick leave to employees who require it. Thus, in this territory, employees are entitled to a 4-hour sick leave for biweekly pay periods. In addition, the calculation of time to grant leave starts from the employee's first pay period.

Additionally, employers grant sick leave in a general way and there is no qualifying period that regulates it.