Work conditions in Lebanon

The Active Population in Figures

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 monthly earnings of employees at their main job were about LBP 2,284,100 in January 2022 (ILO and CAS).

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