Summary
This course provides employees with essential knowledge of Lebanese labor laws, empowering them to understand and exercise their rights regarding contracts, wages, benefits, workplace safety, and more.
Course Objective
To help employees gain a clear understanding of their legal rights in Lebanon’s workplace, equipping them to make informed decisions.
Key Topics
- Introduction to Lebanese Labor Law
- Overview of labor law in Lebanon
- Importance of understanding employee rights
- Employment Contracts and Terms
- Types of employment contracts (fixed-term, open-ended, temporary)
- Key clauses and legal protections
- Working Hours and Overtime
- Legal working hours, rest periods, and breaks
- Overtime policies and compensation requirements
- Wages, Benefits, and Deductions
- Minimum wage laws and payroll deductions
- Paid and unpaid leave, including annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays
- Social security and insurance entitlements
- Health, Safety, and Workplace Conditions
- Employer obligations for workplace safety
- Reporting unsafe working conditions
- Rights related to workplace harassment and discrimination
- Termination and Severance
- Legal grounds for termination
- Employee rights in cases of wrongful termination
- Severance pay and compensation guidelines
- Dispute Resolution and Employee Advocacy
- Steps to address workplace disputes
- Accessing legal resources and support
- Role of unions and employee associations
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