Practice Areas
Labour & Employment Law
Egyptian labour law protects employees through mandatory entitlements that a contract cannot waive away. We draft compliant contracts and represent employers and employees before labour offices and courts in Cairo.
What the service covers
Employment contracts, terminations, end-of-service settlements and labour court disputes for employers and employees in Cairo.
- Employment and consultancy contract drafting
- Termination, resignation and end-of-service entitlements
- Labour office complaints and court claims
- Social insurance and work permit compliance
How we handle it
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Review of the employment contract and personnel file
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Attempted settlement before the labour office
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Filing or defending the labour court claim
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Enforcement of the judgment or settlement
Common risks to watch for
- Terminating an employee without documented cause and procedure exposes the company to reinstatement or compensation claims.
- Unregistered employment leaves both parties without social insurance protection.
- End-of-service entitlements are statutory; contract clauses that waive them are void.
Frequently asked questions
Can an employer terminate a contract without notice in Egypt?
Only in limited cases set out in the Labour Law, such as serious misconduct proven through an investigation. Otherwise, notice and end-of-service entitlements generally apply.
What happens if the employer refuses to pay end-of-service dues?
The employee can file a complaint with the labour office, and if no settlement is reached, escalate to the labour court, which has jurisdiction over such disputes without court fees for the worker.
Do foreign employees have the same labour rights in Egypt?
Foreign employees working under a valid work permit are generally covered by the Labour Law's protections, alongside specific rules on permit renewal and Egyptianization ratios.
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Need a trusted lawyer in Cairo?
A confidential consultation with Mohamed Ashraf Hosny — Tahrir Square office, in front of the Cabinet.