HR Policies in Libya

HR policies in Libya have undergone several changes as more and more people are migrating to the country for jobs in various fields. There is also a large number of expatriates in Libya for which the Libyan government has designed newer HR policies. In order to retain these employees, HR policies are being re-structured as per international standards. If you wish to know more about the different types of HR policies prevailing in Libya then continue reading through the page.

The salient features of the existing HR policies in Libya are listed here for your convenience.

• The employer is supposed provide his workers with first-aid facilities and the cost of expenses of treatment, medicines and transportation of employee to the hospital (if his case so requires) is the responsibility of the employer.
• The probationary period for workers should not exceed 1 month
• Guaranteed wages are higher than the minimum $200.
• In general, for private companies, 100% of salary is sent directly to the families. Allowance for food & housing expenses may sometimes be given.
• 70% of salary is remitted directly to the families while the 30% remains with the worker for nurses.
• In Libya , a Sunday-Thursday work week is observed.
• Generally working hours is 8 hours per day (excluding intervals from dining and rest) / 48 hours per week work is also observed. Additional working hours should not exceed 4 hours per day.
• Annual vacation leave is 16 days with full pay for every 1 full year of service rendered.
• 24 days vacation leave maybe given to employees who have rendered 5 consecutive years of service or who hold key positions.
• The employee whose sickness or disability if proven, shall be entitled to sick leave during which he shall receive 50% of his pay for the first 60 days, to be increased to 60% for the rest days in one year
• The workers shall receive cash benefits daily for incapacity incurred due to illness or injury