The long-anticipated 2025 Labor Law has been officially published in the Egyptian Gazette and is set to take effect in the month following the completion of 90 days from its publication date.

In light of the decision issued by the Supreme Council of Wages in October 2023, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development...

On August 13th 2020, the Government of Egypt issued Law No. 170 for the year 2020. The law requires companies to deduct 1% from all its employees' salaries for a period of 12 months...

Grants Christian workers, in addition to Decision 294/2025 holidays, leave on their religious feasts per the Prime Minister's decision.

Establishes which national and religious occasions are deemed full paid holidays under the Labor Law.

Egypt's new Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 comes into force on September 1, 2025, replacing the long-standing Labour Law No. 12 of 2003.

Enables any party to a labor dispute to request amicable settlement within set timelines from dispute inception before the designated committee.

Organizes labor inspections to ensure compliance, consistent with judicial rules and inspection controls at labor directorates.

The Labour Law Number 12 of 2003 (the Labour Law) is needed to undergo specific changes for being abreast with the existing practices

Annual leave is a principal right of the employee which the employer is not entitled to withhold. Otherwise, this shall constitute an assault on the employee's physical and mental health.

With a population of over 100 million and a work force of 31.2 million, it comes as no surprise that the vast majority of the legal inquiries that we receive

With a population of over 100 million and a work force of 31.2 million, it comes as no surprise that the vast majority of the legal inquiries that we receive are concerned with Egyptian Labour Law.

The National Wages Council issued a decision in its meeting dated December 28th, 2022, to increase the minimum wage of employees of the private sector to EGP 2700 (approximately USD...

Defines night inspection as inspections between sunset and sunrise; off-hours inspection occurs outside official inspection hours as set by the competent authority.

There are multiple economic benefits to hiring individuals with disabilities since this essentially widens the workforce and diversifies the national labour market.

State servants who are subject to the Law include those who work in Ministries, public authorities and administrations, governorates and municipalities.

Minister of Labour Decision No. 271 of 2025 regulates how establishments in Egypt must record and report employment data for workers with disabilities and persons of short stature.

The Egyptian Ministry of Labour has recently issued Decree No. 49 of 2026 (the “Decree”), introducing a detailed regulatory framework governing additional annual leave entitlements for employees engaged in hazardous, dangerous...

The surge in globalization and technological expansion has ushered in an era where businesses are continually exploring optimal methods to bolster efficiency while curbing expenses.

With the arrival of July 2024, the deadlines for new funders to join the salary and payroll system in Egypt are approaching.