Labour Law Bans Forced Labour, Harassment and Bullying, Sets Rules for Penalties

Egypt’s labour law prohibits forced labour, harassment and bullying as part of a legal framework intended to ensure a safe and orderly workplace.

The framework seeks to protect workers’ dignity and rights, barring practices that undermine either in the course of employment.

It also requires establishments to put in place rules governing how work is organised, alongside clear provisions for penalties imposed over workplace violations.

The requirements bring worker protection and workplace discipline under the same framework, obliging establishments to define both their operating rules and the sanctions attached to breaches.