Ministerial Decree No. 271 of 2025 on the Register of Workers with Disabilities and Persons of Short Stature

Requirements

Minister of Labour Decision No. 271 of 2025 regulates how establishments in Egypt must record and report employment data for workers with disabilities and persons of short stature.

Any establishment that employs persons with disabilities or persons of short stature who hold either a rehabilitation certificate or a disability identification card and integrated services card must maintain a paper or electronic register recording their names.

Establishments must submit to the competent Labour Directorate specific data comprising: (1) the total number of employees, including the number of employees who are persons with disabilities and persons of short stature; and (2) the number of jobs held by these employees, the nature of those jobs, and the wages received by each.

Impact on Employers

Failure to observe the above may lead to penalties to be imposed on the employer.

Recommended Actions

Designate a Compliance Liaison within HR or Legal to coordinate and submit the mentioned data to the competent Labour Office and to monitor updates or additional implementing instructions.

How We Can Help

Our Employment & Labour team is assisting clients in: Advising issuance updates and employee communications, Liaising with Labour Office directorates to streamline logistics, and to assist in drafting the relevant documentation/forms.

Please contact any member of our Employment & Labour practice for tailored advice. We will continue to monitor developments and keep you informed of further guidance from the Ministry of Labour.