Arbitrary Dismissal & End-of-Service in Lebanon: Your Rights (2026)
Lebanon: NSSF end-of-service indemnity (1 month/year), arbitrary-dismissal damages (Art. 50: 2–12 months), notice tiers, and the impact of the currency crisis on payouts.
In Lebanon, end-of-service indemnity is paid by the NSSF (one month of the last salary per year of service), not directly by the employer; the employer funds it through an 8.5% payroll contribution. Notice scales with seniority (1 to 4 months). Arbitrary dismissal (Art. 50) is compensated at the court's discretion, commonly between 2 and 12 months' wages. Note: the lira collapse has wiped out much of the real value of NSSF indemnities, prompting a 2023 pension reform.
FAQ
Who pays end-of-service indemnity in Lebanon?
It is paid by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), not directly by the employer — one month of the last salary per year of service, funded by an 8.5% employer payroll contribution. Note: the 2019 currency collapse has badly eroded the real value of these payouts.
What is the compensation for arbitrary dismissal in Lebanon?
Under Article 50 of the 1946 Labour Code, the court sets damages at its discretion based on circumstances, commonly between two and twelve months' wages, in addition to notice pay and the NSSF end-of-service indemnity.
What is the notice period before termination in Lebanon?
It scales with seniority: one month for under 3 years, two months for 3–6 years, three months for 6–12 years, and four months for over 12 years.