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Everything you need to know to hire compliantly in Egypt

Employer of Record (EoR) in Egypt

Employment contracts in Egypt

Payroll and benefits in Egypt

Leave and time off in Egypt

Employee protection in Egypt

End of employment in Egypt

Recent developments in Egypt

Employment law is always changing, and keeping up with it is a lot of work. Thankfully, our team is always working to stay abreast of the latest changes, so you don’t have to. Here are some of the newest developments in Egypt.

Minimum wage levels remain a key compliance focus (2026)

The private-sector minimum wage of EGP 7,000 (effective from 1 March 2025) remains applicable in 2026, together with the National Council of Wages’ requirement for an annual periodic increase of at least 3% of the social insurance wage, subject to a minimum of EGP 250 per month.

Public sector pay alignment continues (2026)

The public-sector minimum wage increase to EGP 7,000 introduced from July 2025 continues to apply in 2026, maintaining alignment with the private-sector minimum wage as part of the government’s broader social protection measures.

New Labour Law in force (2026)

Egypt’s Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 entered into force in September 2025, making 2026 the first full year in which employers must fully comply with the new legal framework and related implementing rules.

Expanded family-related leave entitlements (2026)

Under the new Labour Law, maternity leave has been extended to 120 days and may be taken up to three times during employment. The law also introduces a paternity leave entitlement, strengthening family-related employment protections.

Enhanced employee protections under the new framework (2026)

The new law also introduces broader changes affecting dismissal rules, fixed-term contracts, and employee protections, requiring employers to review and update their contracts, policies, and HR practices for 2026 compliance.

Employer of Record in Egypt

Hiring internationally usually means setting up a local legal entity. But that’s an expensive process that can take months to complete.

Engaging talent through an Employer of Record (EoR) can save your business time and money, and ensure compliance with local and international labour laws and tax regulations.

Learn everything you need to know about hiring workers through an EoR in Egypt with our complete guide.

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Employment contracts in Egypt

Every country has its own rules, norms and expectations when it comes to employment contracts. And you need to know what they look like if you want to avoid legal trouble. Learn how to draw up compliant contracts in Egypt with our full guide.

We’ll cover:

Contract terms

Fixed-term contracts and extensions

Regulations around remote work

Working hours and overtime

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Payroll & benefits in Egypt

Every country handles employee compensation differently. As an employer, you need to be clued up on the minimum wage, statutory benefits and more, so you can treat your workers fairly and avoid putting your business at risk.

And that’s not all: you also need an understanding of the norms and customs that shape employee expectations around pay in Egypt. These might not be legal requirements, but they’re still important to your workers.

Read our guide to find out what you need to know about payroll and benefits in Egypt.

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Leave and time off in Egypt

As an employer, you need to understand your employees’ rights when it comes to paid time off. Read on for our guide to leave entitlements in Egypt, including paid holidays, maternity and parental leave, public holidays and more.

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Employee protections in Egypt

Hiring abroad comes with a lot of risk — and ignorance of the rules is no excuse. Protect your business (and your employees) by finding out what you can and can’t do as an employer in Egypt.

We’ll cover:

Whistleblower protections

Data privacy

Equal treatment for temporary agency workers

Anti-discrimination laws

Pay equity legislation

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End of employment in Egypt

Every working relationship comes to an end — and it’s important to understand what that will look like before it happens. Read our guide to find out what you need to know before you part ways with a worker in Egypt.

We’ll talk about:

Notice periods

Rules about termination

Post-termination restraints

Transfers of undertakings

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