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While not legally mandated, employers in Lebanon should establish a written employment contract when hiring. Although the Lebanese Labour Code does not specify minimum requirements for contract terms, customary elements to include are:
The probationary period cannot exceed three months, during which employees are ineligible for any leave, including sick leave, and any leave taken during this period will be unpaid.
Employees are entitled to a maximum of 48 hours of work per week and must receive a minimum of 36 consecutive hours of weekly rest, as per labor codes.
Overtime exceeding 48 hours per week is compensated with a 50% additional payment.
The national minimum wage in Lebanon is 675,000 LBP per month.
There is no legal requirement to offer the 13th or 14th-month salary in Lebanon.
Personal income tax (PIT) applies to wages and salaries with progressive rates from 4% to 25% as outlined below:
Employers contribute 8.5% to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for the End of Service benefit, covering pensions, work-related accidents, and diseases. The NSSF provides insurance for sickness, maternity care, and family allowances. Employees reaching 60 with 20 years of service can opt for early retirement, receiving a one-time end-of-service compensation. However, employees no longer receive NSSF benefits once they reach 64.
In addition to standard termination scenarios like contract expiration and resignation, an employer can unilaterally terminate employment for reasons such as:
Notice periods in Lebanon are legally defined based on the employeeโs length of service:
Severance payments in Lebanon range from 2 to 12 months' salary and are determined by factors such as the nature of the work, the employee's age, tenure, and the severity of misconduct leading to dismissal.
Lebanon observes 20 public holidays in a year.
Mandatory benefits in Lebanon include: