Translation of Minister of Labour Decree No. 162 of 2026
The Translation of Minister of Labour Decree No. 162 of 2026 covers the General Rules of the Work Regulations under Egypt’s Labour Law.
The Translation of the General Rules of the Work Regulations provides an English-language version of the rules governing the preparation, approval, and application of work regulations within establishments in Egypt. The Decree sets out requirements for employers, including the preparation of Work Regulations for establishments employing ten or more workers, covering matters such as employment contracts, wages, working hours, leave, performance evaluation, disciplinary procedures, occupational safety, and workers’ rights.
This English version of the General Rules of the Work Regulations also covers the procedures for submitting the Regulations for approval, consultation with the competent trade union organization, and the substantive rules governing employment relationships.
The Translation of Minister of Labour Decree No. 162 of 2026 is provided for reference and facilitates access to the provisions of the Decree for employers, employees, legal professionals, and other stakeholders seeking to understand the applicable workplace regulations in English.
This English version of the General Rules of the Work Regulations is intended to make the provisions of the Decree more accessible while retaining the terminology and structure of the translated legal text.
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