Outsourcing Companies: The Cancellation of Form 6 is a Positive Step Toward Greater Job Stability in the Workplace
Several experts in Egypt’s outsourcing industry agree that the cancellation of Form 6 and the prohibition of unfair dismissal under the new labor law will contribute to greater job stability and enhance employee loyalty in the workplace. Many companies previously used Form 6 as a pressure tactic without any legal basis.
Recently, the Manpower Committee in the Egyptian Parliament approved the new labor law, which includes the abolition of Form 6, a document that was often misused to facilitate arbitrary dismissals.
This amendment aims to ensure greater job security, promote a fair work environment, and align with the government’s vision of supporting workers while regulating the labor market in a more equitable and sustainable manner.
The new law also introduces a modern approach to labor rights for both employees and employers, ensuring a balanced relationship between the two parties.
This aligns with Egypt’s recent economic developments, including industrial, commercial, and agricultural advancements, the attraction of domestic and foreign investments, and the empowerment of the private sector.
Magdy: Threatens Job Security and Has No Place in the Outsourcing Industry
Sadiq Magdy, General Manager of Telecommunicate Egypt, emphasized that Form 6 was an unacceptable practice, noting that most outsourcing companies do not rely on it.
He added that forcing an employee to sign a resignation letter before starting work negatively affects their sense of job security. He stressed the need to eliminate such practices in the labor market to foster a more trustworthy and stable work environment.
Fouad: A Positive Step Toward Greater Job Security and Stability
Shaimaa Fouad, CEO of Winners Outsourcing & Recruitment, stated that the misuse of Form 6 had previously led to a lack of trust between companies and their employees.
Some businesses used it as a pressure tool, requiring their staff to sign it as part of the hiring process.
Fouad explained that Form 6 allowed companies to terminate employees arbitrarily without justification, depriving them of their rights. This discouraged many from joining the outsourcing sector.
She described the abolition of Form 6 as a significant step that supports the new labor law’s objectives, ensuring that employees are not placed in vulnerable positions and providing greater job security and stability.
