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Egyptian labour law: contracts, wages, termination, end-of-service, leave.
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I'm facing discrimination or harassment at work
Learn about your legal protections against workplace discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment under Egyptian labour law, including how to document incidents and file complaints.
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I need to take legal action against my employer
Understand the process, costs, and your rights when filing a labour court case in Egypt, including court fees, compensation claims, and what disputes labour courts can resolve.
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I want to know my employment rights and benefits
Explore your statutory rights under Egypt's 2025 Labour Law, including wages, annual raises, leave entitlements, and protections for women and foreign workers.
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I'm facing discrimination or harassment at work
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Egyptian Workplace Harassment Laws Explained?
Egypt's Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 prohibits workplace harassment, bullying, and forced labour. Report incidents internally, to the Ministry of Labour, or file court claims exempt from 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.
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.
I want to know my employment rights and benefits
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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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Does Egypt Labour Law 14/2025 Apply to Foreign Workers?
Egypt Labour Law 14/2025 applies to foreign workers employed in Egypt, guaranteeing baseline protections on working conditions, wages, and anti-discrimination rights.
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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).
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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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Egypt Labour Law 2025: Harassment & Discrimination?
Egypt's Labour Law 2025 bans harassment and discrimination based on religion, sex, race, disability, and other grounds. Workers can report violations to employers or labour courts with no court fees.
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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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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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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).