Arbitrary Dismissal & End-of-Service in Syria (Law 17/2010)
By HAQQ Research · · 7 min read · mena
Syria: unjustified-dismissal compensation of 2 months/year capped at 150× minimum wage (Art. 65), end-of-service gratuity (Art. 63), and 2-month notice (Art. 56).
Under Syrian Labour Law No. 17 of 2010, unjustified dismissal entitles a worker to two months' wage per year of service (capped at 150× the general minimum wage) — Article 65. Uninsured workers also receive an end-of-service gratuity of one month's wage per year (Article 63). Notice is two months for indefinite contracts (Article 56). A resignation is valid only once registered with the Directorate of Social Affairs and Labour and may be retracted once within a week.
FAQ
How much is compensation for unjustified dismissal in Syria?
Two months' wage for each year of service on the last monthly wage, capped at 150 times the general minimum wage (Article 65 of Labour Law 17/2010), in addition to other entitlements.
Am I entitled to end-of-service pay if I resign in Syria?
Uninsured workers receive an end-of-service gratuity of one month's wage per year (Article 63); insured workers receive their entitlement through social insurance. A resignation must be registered with the Directorate of Social Affairs and Labour.
What is the notice period in Syria?
Two months for indefinite-term contracts for either party (Article 56), running from actual receipt; the employer cannot shorten it.
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