Labor Law

Korte Law advises employers on Moroccan and German employment law — from structuring the first hire to managing complex workforce matters. We assist foreign companies establishing operations in Morocco to navigate local employment requirements and protect their interests as employers.

What We Cover

  • Employment contracts (CDI, CDD, and fixed-term structures)
  • Executive and senior management agreements
  • Work permit and visa procedures for expatriates (ANAPEC authorization)
  • CNSS registration and social security compliance
  • Termination, redundancy, and severance calculations
  • Internal regulations (règlement intérieur) and HR policies
  • Labor disputes and negotiation with employee representatives
  • Cross-border employment and secondment agreements

The Legal Framework

Employment in Morocco is governed by the Labour Code (Loi 65-99), supplemented by sector-specific collective agreements. The code sets minimum standards for working hours, paid leave, notice periods, and severance — many of which cannot be waived by contract. Social security contributions are managed through the CNSS (Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale), with mandatory enrollment for all employees.

Foreign nationals require work authorization from ANAPEC (Agence Nationale de Promotion de l'Emploi et des Compétences), with a preference requirement for Moroccan candidates unless the role requires specific expertise. Payroll must comply with income tax withholding under the Code Général des Impôts.

How We Work

We advise employers — not employees — and take a compliance-first approach. We help you set up your employment structure correctly from the start, avoiding the common pitfalls that foreign companies face in Morocco: misclassification of workers, incorrect notice periods, and CNSS compliance gaps. When disputes arise, we represent employer interests in negotiations and before labor courts.

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For expert guidance on employment law in Morocco, speak to our team.