The North African country has updated its labour legislation for the first time in 22 years, aligning the state with international standards.
Egypt has passed new labour legislation to update its framework and align the country with international standards. The legislation, Law number 14 of 2025, is set to replace Labour Law number 12 of 2003 after the minimum 90-day period following the publication of the new labour law in the Official Gazette on 3 May. The legislation was passed by the House of Representatives on 15 April.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi announced the legislation at a Labour Day celebration held at the Suez Steel Company headquarters. He said in his speech: “This law encompasses clear benefits for workers; establishes the principles of worker protection and equity; affirms the due rights of working women; enhances job security guarantees for employees; and aligns with international labour conventions and agreements. Thereby, it marks a fundamental stride towards establishing a stable and harmonious work environment that embodies the vision of the New Republic.”
The new legislation omits public sector workers, as well as domestic employees. Additionally, investment zone and freezone workers will be regulated by their existing employment regimes.
The updated framework includes increased protections and benefits for female employees, expanded entitlement to leave for disabled employees, annual salary increases of 3% based on an employee’s social...
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