Unfair Dismissal in Algeria: Your Rights (2026)
By HAQQ Research · · 8 min read · mena
Algeria under Law 90-11: dismissal only for serious misconduct (Art. 73), unfair-dismissal remedy of reinstatement or min 6 months' salary (Art. 73-4), notice and the 6-month deadline.
Algeria has no classic severance gratuity for ordinary resignation. Dismissal is lawful only for serious misconduct (Art. 73); outside those grounds a dismissal is presumed abusive, and the remedy (Art. 73-4) is reinstatement or compensation of at least six months' salary (often 8–12 months in practice). Notice periods are set by collective agreement, not a fixed statutory figure. The limitation to sue after a failed conciliation is six months. A discussed 2023–2024 reform has not replaced Law 90-11.
FAQ
What is the minimum compensation for unfair dismissal in Algeria?
Under Article 73-4 of Law 90-11, the court orders reinstatement or compensation of no less than six months' salary; in practice awards often run 8–12 months.
Is there severance pay if I resign in Algeria?
No. Ordinary resignation does not trigger a severance indemnity. Compensation arises for economic redundancy (Articles 69–71) or unfair dismissal, or via retirement entitlements through the national funds (CNR/CNAS).
What is the deadline to sue over a dismissal in Algeria?
Six months from the date of the non-conciliation record (procès-verbal) before the labour inspector, on pain of forfeiture, under Law 90-04.
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