What is the Higher Council for Human Skills, its duties under Egypt's new labor law?
CAIRO - 8 May 2025: Law No. 14 of 2025, promulgating the Labor Law, ratified by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, aims to balance the interests of both parties involved in the production process, as well as expand the means for resolving disputes and negotiating between the two parties to ensure an amicable conclusion.
The law also serves as a tool that can be activated to create an attractive investment climate without compromising workers' rights, while ensuring job security guarantees for workers, and ensuring flexibility in entering the labor market and freedom of movement.
Pursuant to Article 18, a Supreme Council for Human Resources Skills Development shall be established, headed by the relevant minister. It shall include representatives from the Ministries of Health, Planning, Education, Higher Education, Social Solidarity, Communications, Industry, Investment, the Public Business Sector, Local Development, Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, and Tourism and Antiquities, nominated by the relevant ministers.
In addition to representatives of the Central Agency for Organization and Administration or their representative, the Chairman of the National Council for Persons with Disabilities or their representative, seven members representing the most representative employers' organizations in terms of membership, nominated by their organizations, and seven members representing labor union organizations, nominated by their most representative organizations. When nominating members, consideration should be given to representing all levels of labor union organizations, unless this is impossible.
The Council may seek the assistance of any experienced individuals from the groups it deems necessary to represent, without having a vote in deliberations.
The Council is responsible for developing general policies for human resource skills development, training and training and rehabilitation policies for persons with disabilities, dwarfs, and other vulnerable groups, in accordance with the general policy of the state.
It also develops the necessary plans to link education and training to the needs of the current labor market, future jobs, and the skills required for these jobs. The formation of the Council, its other powers, its working system, and its Executive Secretariat shall be determined by a decision issued by the Prime Minister within a period not exceeding six months from the date this law comes into effect.
The Council shall meet at least once every three months.
Article 19 stipulates that the Council may form an Executive Council for Human Resources Skills Development within any governorate or geographical area. The Council shall determine the Chairman and members of the Executive Council by decision.
The Council shall include representatives of employers' organizations and relevant trade union organizations on an equal footing. It shall also include representatives of relevant ministries and authorities. The Council shall monitor the implementation of plans, decisions, and recommendations issued by the Supreme Council for Human Resources Skills Development and coordinate with local authorities concerned with developing human resources skills and improving their efficiency through professional and continuous training.
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