Middle East
Lebanon

Lebanon

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Employer of Record (EOR) in Lebanon

What you'll learn

Lebanon Introduction

Lebanon is a country located in the Middle East region, bordered by Syria, Israel, and the Mediterranean Sea. The country’s position at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Middle East has contributed to its rich past and religiously diverse cultural identity.

Lebanon is considered a developing country with an upper-middle income. Despite its small size, Lebanese culture is renowned around the world, powered by its extensive diaspora.

Employment Terms

The minimum wage in Lebanon is at least LBP 675,000 per month, and a standard workweek is 48 hours at 8-12 hours per day. Overtime pay is compensated at 150% of the regular rate.

Types of Leave

Parental Leave

Pregnant employees are entitled to 10 weeks of maternity leave with benefits equal to their regular wages, starting either before or after the birth. Fathers can receive 3 paid days of paternity leave.

Sick Leave

Employees can earn sick leave based on how long they’ve worked at their company:

  • 3 months - 2 years = up to 1 month
  • 2-4 years = up to 2 months
  • 4-6 years = up to 3 months
  • 6-10 years = up to 4 months
  • 10+ years = up to 5 months

Paid Leave

There are 20 public holidays in Lebanon, and employees are entitled to 15 days of paid time off each year (after 1 year at their company). Employees can also receive bereavement leave and marriage leave.

Termination Process

Process

Employers can terminate employees at will and without any prior notice if it’s due to force majeure, misconduct, theft, fraud, indiscipline, or a felony conviction.

Notice Period

Notice periods depend on how long the employee has worked at the company, and payments can be given in lieu of notice.

  • 0-3 years = 1 month of notice
  • 3-6 years = 2 months of notice
  • 6-12 years = 3 months of notice
  • 12+ years = 4 months of notice

Severance Pay

Severance payments range between 2-12 months of pay, depending on the type of job, employee’s age, tenure, and any misconduct.

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Overview

Language (s):
Arabic
Currency
Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Capital City:
Beirut
Population:
6.8 Million
Cost of Living Rank:
18th
VAT (Valued Added Tax):
11%

Employer Taxes

22.5%

(estimated)

★  8% - Social Security

★  6% - Family Benefit

★  8.5% - End of Service Compensation

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