On 5 May 2025, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi approved the New Labour Law, replacing the 2003 legislation. This reform introduces wide-ranging updates to contract structures, leave entitlements, wage definitions, working hours, and modern employment models, marking a pivotal shift in Egypt’s employment framework.

The contributors to this article are Alia Monieb, Partner, Head of Employment, Nada Khaled, Senior Associate, and Khaled Omar, Junior Associate.

To access the overview of Egypt’s New Labour Law 2025, please click on the attachment below.