Arbitrary Dismissal & End-of-Service in Libya (Law 12/2010)
By HAQQ Research · · 7 min read · mena
Libya: court-set unjustified-dismissal compensation (Art. 76), end-of-service reward for non-nationals (Art. 78), 30-day notice (Art. 71), and the conciliation/arbitration route.
Under Libya's Labour Relations Law No. 12 of 2010, termination without justification entitles the affected party to compensation set by the court (Article 76 — no fixed multiple). Non-national workers not covered by social security receive an end-of-service reward of half a month's pay per year for the first five years and one month per year after (Article 78); nationals are covered by the Social Security Fund. Notice is 30 days for indefinite contracts (Article 71). Disputes go to a Conciliation Board then an Arbitration Committee.
FAQ
How much is end-of-service pay in Libya?
For non-national workers not covered by social security, half a month's pay per year for the first five years and one month per year after (Article 78 of Law 12/2010); Libyan nationals are covered by the Social Security Fund.
What is the compensation for unjustified dismissal in Libya?
It is set by the court based on the type of work, the damage, length of service and custom (Article 76) — there is no fixed statutory multiple.
What is the notice period in Libya?
30 days for an indefinite-term contract, by registered letter (Article 71), with at least two hours per day during the notice period to seek other work.
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