Egypt's New Labor Law No. 14 of 2025: What Changed for Ending an Employment Contract?

Egypt's new Labor Law No. 14 of 2025 came into force in September 2025, bringing significant changes to the rules for ending an employment contract compared to the previous law. Given how new this law is, this is only a very preliminary general overview, not a detailed guide with exact figures and calculations.

One clear change under the new law: the required notice period for ending an indefinite-term employment contract has increased, applying to either the employee or the employer.

The new law also regulates an employee's entitlement to a gratuity or compensation when the employment relationship ends, but the calculation method differs by scenario: is the contract fixed-term or indefinite? Did the employer or employee initiate the termination? Was the reason disciplinary or non-disciplinary? Each scenario carries somewhat different rules, so no single figure fits every case without knowing the specific details.

Because the law is very recent and the calculation details are precise, don't rely on any general summary to calculate your entitlements or obligations. Consult a lawyer directly to apply the new law accurately to your circumstances — you can book a consultation with our team.