Labor Laws in Egypt

Learn about your rights and duties at work according to Egyptian labor law

Minimum Wage Law

Law determining minimum wages in government and private sectors

Current minimum: 3000 EGP monthly

Legal Working Hours

Regulation of daily, weekly, and overtime working hours

8 hours daily, 48 hours weekly

Social Insurance

Social and health insurance laws for workers

Mandatory for all workers

Leave and Holidays

Laws for annual, sick leave, and official holidays

21 days annual leave

Worker Rights

  • Receive salary not less than minimum wage
  • Work in safe and healthy environment
  • Get paid annual leave
  • Social and health insurance

Worker Duties

  • Perform required work with skill and honesty
  • Adhere to specified working hours
  • Respect workplace laws and regulations
  • Maintain work confidentiality