The current system in Sint Maarten is called Cessantia, which is a one time payment based on length of service. However, they are considering a unemployment benefit system which would have premiums fully paid by the employer and pay the employee 70% of their past years salary. It is very hard to fire a permanent employee in Sint Maarten. Some employers use labor contracts to get around the rules. But the courts still find the employers liable and they are forced to pay back pay.