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An employer terminates a definite-period employment contract due to an employee's consistently substandard work. What condition must be met to avoid compensating the employee?
An employer terminates a definite-period employment contract due to an employee's consistently substandard work. What condition must be met to avoid compensating the employee?
An employer discovers that a new employee is not a good fit for the job during the probationary period. Under what condition can the employment be terminated without compensation?
An employer discovers that a new employee is not a good fit for the job during the probationary period. Under what condition can the employment be terminated without compensation?
A company undergoes restructuring, leading to redundancies. If an employee's employment is terminated for redundancy, what compensation is the employee entitled to?
A company undergoes restructuring, leading to redundancies. If an employee's employment is terminated for redundancy, what compensation is the employee entitled to?
What is the crucial factor regarding an employer's right to terminate an employee without cause during the first three months of employment?
What is the crucial factor regarding an employer's right to terminate an employee without cause during the first three months of employment?
If an employment contract stipulates that an employee will receive pay or notification before termination within the first three months, what is the employer's obligation?
If an employment contract stipulates that an employee will receive pay or notification before termination within the first three months, what is the employer's obligation?
An employer hires a new employee. What is the legal requirement regarding notifying the relevant authorities?
An employer hires a new employee. What is the legal requirement regarding notifying the relevant authorities?
Under what circumstances are labour inspectors empowered to close down an enterprise?
Under what circumstances are labour inspectors empowered to close down an enterprise?
What information does the social insurance agency gather about an unregistered establishment following a labour inspection?
What information does the social insurance agency gather about an unregistered establishment following a labour inspection?
What is the consequence for an unregistered establishment when it is inspected by labor officials?
What is the consequence for an unregistered establishment when it is inspected by labor officials?
According to the information, what is the currently legislated minimum wage in EGP?
According to the information, what is the currently legislated minimum wage in EGP?
An employee has been working for a company for 7 months. How many days of annual leave is the employee entitled to?
An employee has been working for a company for 7 months. How many days of annual leave is the employee entitled to?
What is the duration of maternity leave a female employee is entitled to, assuming she meets the eligibility criteria?
What is the duration of maternity leave a female employee is entitled to, assuming she meets the eligibility criteria?
A female employee returns to work after maternity leave. Until what age is she entitled to a daily hour break for nursing her child?
A female employee returns to work after maternity leave. Until what age is she entitled to a daily hour break for nursing her child?
An employee worked for a company for 5 years, but was terminated without a valid cause. According to Egyptian labor law, what compensation is the employee entitled to?
An employee worked for a company for 5 years, but was terminated without a valid cause. According to Egyptian labor law, what compensation is the employee entitled to?
An adult employee agrees to work 10 hours each day, but their employment contract does not explicitly state the working hours. Is this permissible under Egyptian Labour Law?
An adult employee agrees to work 10 hours each day, but their employment contract does not explicitly state the working hours. Is this permissible under Egyptian Labour Law?
An employee is asked to work for 10 consecutive weeks without any weekly paid leave due to the nature of their work. Is this permissible under Egyptian Labor Law?
An employee is asked to work for 10 consecutive weeks without any weekly paid leave due to the nature of their work. Is this permissible under Egyptian Labor Law?
A 17-year-old is employed at a local shop. Which of the following conditions must be met according to Egyptian labor law?
A 17-year-old is employed at a local shop. Which of the following conditions must be met according to Egyptian labor law?
An employee usually earns $10 per hour. If they work overtime during the day, what is the minimum hourly rate they should receive for those overtime hours according to Egyptian labor law?
An employee usually earns $10 per hour. If they work overtime during the day, what is the minimum hourly rate they should receive for those overtime hours according to Egyptian labor law?
An employee is entitled to how many days of leave in the Egyptian Official National days?
An employee is entitled to how many days of leave in the Egyptian Official National days?
How many working hours minors (14 18 years) should have including at least one one-hour break?
How many working hours minors (14 18 years) should have including at least one one-hour break?
After how many working hours as a maximum should a worker start their break?
After how many working hours as a maximum should a worker start their break?
Flashcards
Definite vs Indefinite Employment
Definite vs Indefinite Employment
Definite contracts end on a specified date, while indefinite last until terminated by employer or employee.
Termination without Compensation
Termination without Compensation
Employment can be terminated without compensation for poor performance, during probation, or redundancy with approval.
Probationary Period Termination
Probationary Period Termination
Employers can end employment during the probationary period without compensation if the employee is unfit.
Employer's Right to Terminate
Employer's Right to Terminate
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Notification Provision
Notification Provision
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Legal Requirement for Employer Registration
Legal Requirement for Employer Registration
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Form S1
Form S1
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Labour Inspector Powers
Labour Inspector Powers
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Inspection Frequency
Inspection Frequency
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Minimum Wage Increase
Minimum Wage Increase
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Annual Leave Entitlement
Annual Leave Entitlement
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Maternity Leave Policy
Maternity Leave Policy
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Daily Nursing Break
Daily Nursing Break
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Weekly Paid Leave
Weekly Paid Leave
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Maximum Working Hours
Maximum Working Hours
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Breaks During Work
Breaks During Work
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Minors' Working Conditions
Minors' Working Conditions
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Overtime Wages
Overtime Wages
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Employment Contract Requirements
Employment Contract Requirements
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Termination Compensation
Termination Compensation
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Leave on Official Holidays
Leave on Official Holidays
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Study Notes
Legal Requirements for Registration
- Employers are not legally required to register with the labor office
- Employers must notify social insurance within two weeks of hiring an employee (Form S1)
- Inspectors can initiate legal action for non-compliance, including shutting down businesses or halting operations if there's imminent danger to worker safety.
- Inspections are annual and priority is given to establishments employing over 50 people or high-risk businesses.
- Inspectors can inspect registered and unregistered (informal) businesses, imposing penalties for non-compliance.
- Information on the existence and details of establishments is collected by inspectors and shared with social insurance.
- Social Insurance creates profiles of establishments with details like employee numbers and insurance contributions.
Legal Information and Compliance Requirements
- Minimum wage increased to 3000 EGP in July 2023 (3000 EGP) (pending future changes to 4000 EGP.)
- Employees get 21 days of annual leave after 6 months of employment, or 30 days after 10 years of service or age 50.
- Female employees have 90 days of maternity leave every 10 months, with hourly breaks for nursing.
- Employees are entitled to a minimum of 24 hours of weekly paid leave unless combined leave is required. Maximum continuous work without leave is two months.
- Employees are entitled to leave for national holidays, with a maximum of 13 days.
- Working hours should not exceed 48 hours a week, 8 hours a day.
- Employees are entitled to a one-hour minimum break/lunch break, scheduled to start after five hours of work.
- Minors (14-18 years) can work no more than 6 hours a day, including a minimum one-hour break. No more than 4 consecutive hours of work are allowed. They can't work on weekends or holidays.
- Minors have restrictions on work times and cannot work overtime. Employers must issue a 16+ year-old worker with a card confirming employment. Parental consent is required for 16-year-olds.
- Employing minors is not legally required to be reported to local labor offices.
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Overview of Egyptian labor law requirements for employers, including registration, social insurance notification, and inspections. Covers legal actions for non-compliance and minimum wage updates. Includes information sharing between inspectors and social insurance.
