Labour market indicators

Unemployment rate in n.c.: n.c. (ILO data)

Working population:

Employment by sector:

Employment contracts
Employment contracts are regulated by law. Individual negotiations complement it.

Salaries

National monthly minimum wage as of 01/01/03: U$ 200 (300,000 lebanese pounds)

Social security contributions

Employer: 27 %.

Employee: 3 %.

Number of hours

Legal definition of full time work (per week): 48 hours

Retirement age: 60 for women and 64 for men.

Unions

Average rate of union membership:42 %.

Unions: N/A.

Useful links

For further informations on the labour market, check out the following web sites:

- International Labour Organization (ILO): studies, statistics and reports on working conditions and labour markets

- NATLEX : ILO database on national labour laws