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Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration: 48 hours a week.
Retirement Age: 64 years old.
Working Contracts: Employment contracts are regulated by law. Individual negotiations complement it. Any company with more than 15 employees must send a copy of its rules and regulations to the Ministry of Labor. There are fixed-term contracts, open-ended contracts and internship contracts governed by the Lebanese legislation set up in 1946 and its subsequent amendments.
Labour Laws: Consult Doing Business Website, to obtain a summary of the labor regulations that apply to local entreprises.

Cost of Labour

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2025 is LBP 28,000,000 (approx. USD 312), following an increase from 18 million LBP established by Decree No. 699 (published in the Official Gazette) to address high inflation.

Average Wage

The average annual wage in Lebanon is approximately 27,361,200 LBP (approx. 305 USD monthly).

Social Contributions

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers:

Family allowances: 6% (on a maximum of LBP 1.5 million per month)
Sickness and maternity: 8% (on a maximum of LBP 2.5 million per month)
Compensation pension: 8.5% (no ceiling applies)

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: Medical scheme 3% (on a maximum of LBP 2.5 million per month).

Social Partners

Social Dialogue and Involvement of Social Partners: The main union in Lebanon is the CGTL (General Confederation of Lebanese Workers)
Labour Unions: General Confederation of Lebanese Workers
Unionisation Rate: 56%
Labour Regulation Bodies: Lebanese Ministry of Labor

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