Labor Law and Labor Disputes

The Employment Law Department at Al-Muhr & Edris Law Firm comprises a highly qualified team of specialized lawyers who provide sophisticated legal services to employees as well as national and multinational corporations across all industries. Our team ensures the highest standards of legal precision and assists businesses in achieving full compliance with Egyptian labor legislation.

Our labor law practitioners support domestic and international companies in navigating the complexities of the Egyptian labor regime. Given the unique regulatory framework and the multifaceted challenges associated with labor relations in Egypt, our dedicated specialists ensure strict adherence to applicable laws while maintaining operational continuity and efficiency for employers operating at both the local and global levels.
With extensive experience in designing bespoke legal solutions, our team addresses the needs of both employers and employees, including matters relating to collective bargaining, corporate restructuring, workforce transfers, and legal representation in employment-related disputes. The team is equally adept at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements for the purposes of amicable dispute resolution, whether inside or outside Egypt, and always in accordance with governing laws and regulations.

Labor Law Services for Employees

Our legal services for workers and employees include:

Claims for overtime compensation.
Claims relating to end-of-service gratuity.
Claims for payment of accrued annual leave.
Claims for compensation arising from work-related injuries.
Claims for wrongful or abusive termination and related compensation.
Legal actions to establish the existence of an employment relationship.
Claims concerning wages, financial entitlements, commissions, bonuses, and allowances.

Labor Law Services for Companies

We provide an extensive suite of legal services to employers, including:

Comprehensive legal advisory services covering all aspects of employment law, social insurance, and pension regulations.
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, consultancy and management agreements, and senior executive employment arrangements.
Drafting and reviewing HR policies, internal bylaws, and employee handbooks.
Preparing non-disclosure agreements and other contractual restrictive covenants.
Advising on personal data protection compliance and preparing the required consent documentation.
Preparing employment onboarding, off boarding, and termination documents.
Advising on employee transfers or terminations arising from mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, liquidation, or bankruptcy.
Drafting and negotiating collective bargaining agreements and representing clients in negotiation sessions.
Registering companies before labor offices and social insurance authorities.
Handling and resolving labor strikes, stoppages, and workplace demonstrations.
Conducting internal investigations and preparing disciplinary reports.
Conducting internal investigations and preparing disciplinary reports.
Conducting labor and social-insurance due-diligence reviews.
Drafting and reviewing outsourcing agreements, workforce-supply arrangements, and employment-services contracts.
Securing work permits and residency permits for expatriate employees in Egypt.
Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing employment contracts, termination agreements, secondment arrangements, employee policies, mobility schemes, expense policies, and all documents related to labor compliance.