Summary of Labor Law No. 14 of 2025 and its impact on payroll, training funds, and employer obligations.
What changed (effective Sep 1, 2025)
Old Rule (Law 12/2003)
New Rule (Law 14/2025)
Formula: 0.25% of minimum insurance wage (EGP 2,700) per employee = EGP 6.75/employee/year. Rounded up to minimum EGP 10, maximum EGP 30 per employee per year.
Monthly display: EGP 10–30 ÷ 12 = EGP 0.83–2.50 per employee per month.
Social Insurance Filing
Employers must register all employees with the National Organization for Social Insurance (NOSI) within 30 days of hire. Monthly contributions must be filed and paid by the 15th of the following month.
Payslip Requirements
Employees must receive a detailed payslip each month showing gross salary, all allowances, deductions (social insurance, tax, funds), and net salary.
Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage in Egypt is currently EGP 7,000/month for private sector employees (subject to periodic updates by the National Wages Council).
Annual Leave
21 days/year for employees with less than 10 years experience. 30 days/year for employees with 10+ years, or those over 50 years old.
End of Service
Upon termination, employees are entitled to end-of-service compensation based on years of service, calculated according to Articles 120-122 of the Labor Law.
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