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Employment & Labour
Egyptian labour law: contracts, wages, termination, end-of-service, leave.
15YEARS
Minimum age for employment in Egypt
30DAYS
Notice period for contract termination
21DAYS
Annual paid leave entitlement minimum
Equal
Pay protected for men and women alike
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I'm facing discrimination or harassment at work
Learn your legal protections against workplace discrimination based on gender, nationality, or other grounds under Egypt Labour Law 2025, including harassment prevention and remedies available.
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I need to take legal action against my employer
Understand your rights to sue your employer in Egyptian labor courts, court fees involved, and what protections the law guarantees you against retaliation or loss of rights.
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I'm a foreign worker in Egypt
Discover legal protections available to foreign employees under Egypt Labour Law 2025, including discrimination safeguards, employment eligibility, and your enforceable workplace rights.
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I need to take legal action against my employer
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Do Egyptian labor court cases cost money?
No. Article 20 of Egypt's Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 exempts workers from all court fees and judicial expenses at every stage of labour dispute litigation.
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Can Employer Clauses Override Egyptian Labour Law?
No. Article 19 of Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 voids any contract clause reducing worker rights. Protection lasts up to three years after employment ends.
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Do I Pay Court Fees to Sue My Employer in Egypt?
Employees suing under Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 pay no court fees at any stage, making it financially accessible to enforce your rights against an employer.
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Are Foreign Workers Protected From Discrimination in Egypt?
Egypt's Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 protects foreign workers from discrimination based on nationality and other grounds. Labour court claims are exempt from fees.
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What's the Legal Age for Child Employment in Egypt?
No employment under 15 (training from 14), max 6 hours/day, no overtime or night work (arts. 62, 65).
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Egypt Labour Law 2025: Harassment & Discrimination?
Egypt's Labour Law 2025 prohibits harassment and discrimination based on 9 protected grounds. File internal complaints first, then escalate to labour courts with no court fees.
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Do I lose rights under Egypt's 2025 Labour Law?
No. Article 4 of Egypt's 2025 Labour Law fully protects all previously acquired worker rights, wages, and benefits under prior laws.
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Am I Entitled to an Annual Raise in Egypt?
An annual raise of at least 3% of the insurance wage after each year; it can be reduced only by a National Wages Council decision (art. 12).
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Equal Pay for Women in Egypt: Legal Rights?
Equal pay for both sexes for work of equal value, and a ban on discrimination at every stage of work (arts. 53, 5).
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Does Egypt Labour Law 14/2025 Apply to Foreign Workers?
Egyptian Labour Law 14/2025 applies to foreign workers in Egypt, guaranteeing baseline protections on working conditions, wages, and anti-discrimination rights under Article 1.
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Pregnancy Rights for Working Women in Egypt?
Four months' paid maternity leave, reduced hours, protection from dismissal, and two paid breastfeeding breaks (arts. 54, 55, 56).
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How to Hire Foreign Workers in Egypt?
Hiring a foreigner requires a Ministry permit, absence reporting, and repatriation at the employer's expense (arts. 71, 72, 74).