Djibouti revises labour code with social partners
Minister Yonis Ali Guedi opened talks on November 8 to update labour laws for modern employment realities.
Djibouti's Minister of Labour, Yonis Ali Guedi, opened a four-day revision of the country's labour code on November 8. The workshop, involving government, union, and employer representatives, aims to create a modern legal framework for employment.
The revision addresses evolving job markets and new professional relationships, seeking a balanced law that protects workers' rights and employers' interests while encouraging investment and job creation. International partners, including the European Union and the International Labour Organization, pledged support for this modernization effort.
Discussions focus on worker and employer obligations, conflict prevention, and enforcement of social legislation. The final recommendations will lead to the code's finalization and institutional adoption process.
Why it mattersThe revision of the labour code will affect all workers and employers in Djibouti by updating their rights and obligations.