Egypt Labour Law 14/2025: a short primer
Egypt issued Labour Law No. 14/2025 in 2025. Secondary summaries differ; use this page only as orientation and check the Official Gazette and a licensed lawyer. Wang Fu can translate and accompany — contact us for a quote.
Force and text
- Law No. 14/2025; Gazette publication commonly cited as 3 May 2025, force from 1 Sep 2025 — confirm the gazette text and amendments.
- Older investment guides may still describe previous labour rules.
Contracts and staffing
- Written contracts and Arabic versions matter more in practice; have counsel review.
- Foreign staff still sit under work-permit, security and quota rules (see our work-permit topics).
Hours, overtime and wages
- Follow the statute for hours and overtime premiums — do not reuse stale tables.
- Private-sector minimum wages are set by separate decisions and change; do not treat any EGP figure on a blog as permanent.
Disputes
- Labour disputes may go to specialised labour courts as organised by the judiciary — check official notices.
- Wang Fu does not litigate; we can translate and help organise bilingual files.
Documents and employment basics
- Legal status first: work permit and residence, renewed on time.
- Legalize degrees and police certificates before leaving home.
- Keep copies and photos of passports, residence pages and permits.
- Have contracts and rules in Arabic as well.
- When unsure, follow the authority and a lawyer.
How we work
- Send your request from the booking page or our contact channels: the task, the city and the date.
- The Wang Fu team checks the details and asks about your field and terminology if needed.
- You receive a written quote and plan before anything starts.
- We assign the right person, coordinate on site or remotely, and stay in touch until the job is done.
FAQ
Is this legal advice?
No. Use a licensed Egyptian lawyer and the Official Gazette.
Foreign staff quotas?
Commonly capped with exceptions — confirm with Manpower rules in force.
Can you draft contracts?
We translate; your counsel finalises the legal text.