Can an employee's start date fall on a weekend or public holiday in Egypt?

Yes, a customer can decide on a supported employee's start date. The normal work week is Sunday to Thursday in Egypt. If the start date falls on a weekend or public holiday in Egypt, the supported employee will not have to work on that date. However, the customer will need to pay the wage for that date.

Is there a statutory probationary period in Egypt and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types?

In Egypt, while the inclusion of a probationary period in an employment agreement is a common practice, it is not a statutory requirement. Key aspects regarding the probationary period include:

• The probationary period cannot exceed 3 months.
• If an employee is hired on probation, this must be explicitly stated in the employment agreement.
• An employee cannot undergo a probationary period more than once with the same employer.
• The probationary period can be completely omitted.
• The duration of the probationary period does not differ based on job titles or types of employment agreements.

Are employment agreements mandated to be registered with a regulatory authority in Egypt? If yes, what is the process for registration?

In Egypt, employment agreements are not explicitly required to be registered with a governmental regulatory authority for them to be considered active. Therefore, there is no mandated process for the registration of employment agreements.

What is Pebl's onboarding timeline in Egypt?

Velocity Global Egypt's onboarding timeline in Egypt is approximately 14 days.

Can Pebl accept or support customers that have a local entity in Egypt?

Yes, Pebl can accept and support customers that have a local entity in Egypt.