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Egypt
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Egypt
(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)
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The country of Egypt is a developing one with a diverse economy. It has the 3rd largest economy in Africa and the 33rd largest by nominal GDP globally. Liberal economic policies have strengthened the economic conditions of the country.
Major economic Cities
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria
Skills in demand
Software development and IT outsourcing, finance and shared services, multilingual (Arabic-English-European) customer support, and engineering are in strong demand; senior tech roles for international clients are often USD-denominated.
Salary Data
The average salary in Egypt are mentioned below:
Employing in Egypt
Egyptian labor laws favor employees and prohibit wage discrimination based on sex, origin, language, religion, or creed. It is based on equal opportunity for all. Below is information on the laws that employers must observe in Egypt. Employee Contract: Employment contracts in Egypt need to be in writing, and the language of use should be Arabic. The employer, employee, and social insurance office will keep a copy of the contract.
Basic
The contract details include employer and workplace information, contract duration, employee details, job description, wages, and employee benefits. Contract types include indefinite and fixed-term agreements, the latter lasting up to 5 years and subject to extension.
Probation Period
The usual probationary period followed in Egypt is 1 to 3 months.
13th Month Pay
There is no provision for the 13th-month salary in Egypt.
Employee Benefits
Employers in Egypt may provide the following benefits to their employees:
- Maternity leave.
- Social Security.
- Free Healthcare.
Employee Contract 
Basic
The contract details include employer and workplace information, contract duration, employee details, job description, wages, and employee benefits. Contract types include indefinite and fixed-term agreements, the latter lasting up to 5 years and subject to extension.
Probation Period
The usual probationary period followed in Egypt is 1 to 3 months.
13th Month Pay
There is no provision for the 13th-month salary in Egypt.
Employee Benefits
Employers in Egypt may provide the following benefits to their employees:
- Maternity leave.
- Social Security.
- Free Healthcare.
Leave Policy 
Public and Provincial Holidays
Leave Information
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