What are the key labor laws and employment regulations in Tunisia?

Quelles sont les principales lois du travail et reglementations de l'emploi en Tunisie?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Labor Code (1966, updated): 48h/week maximum (40h in practice), 30 days paid annual leave, minimum wage SMIG 480 TND/month (2024), SMAG 18 TND/day (agriculture). Social charges: employer 16.6%, employee 9.2% (CNSS). Termination: notice period 1-3 months, severance based on seniority. Work permits for foreigners: employer-sponsored, renewable annually. Unions: UGTT (800,000 members, powerful). Contracts: CDI (indefinite) or CDD (fixed-term, max 4 years). Probation: 6-12 months for engineers.

Version francaise

Code du travail: 48h/semaine max, 30 jours conges, SMIG 480 TND/mois, SMAG 18 TND/jour. Charges: employeur 16.6%, employe 9.2%. Syndicat UGTT puissant. Contrats CDI/CDD. Permis de travail requis pour etrangers.

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Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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