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The Labor Code is Law No. 7961 of July 12, 1995, as amended, and governs the employment relationship from the contract through termination. The most recent amendment is Law No. 91/2024, which set annual leave at a minimum of 22 working days.
Verified on from Andi Haxhillari, Certified Accountant. Compared with the updated text of the Labor Code, Articles 21, 78, 83, 92 and 144, Law No. 9136/2003 on employee declaration, and Government Decree No. 776, dated December 19, 2025, on the minimum wage.
The Labor Code governs everything between your business and the people who work for it, from contracts and schedules to breaks, wages, and the termination of employment. Select the topic and on each page you'll find the rule, the deadline, and the legal provision.
Mandatory elements, types of contracts, probationary period, contract amendments, employee file, internal regulations, and ready-made templates.
Read →Work schedule, annual leave, overtime and night work, special leave and maternity leave, public holidays, and leave records.
Read →Minimum wage, contributions and taxes, mandatory supplements, wage deductions, pay slip, and contribution compensation.
Read →Three-step exit procedure, notice deadlines, seniority compensation, and collective leave.
Read →The employer's obligations regarding risk assessment, training, and the occupational physician, as well as reporting a workplace accident.
Read →How inspections are conducted under the new law, the required documents, fines, and the right to appeal.
Read →Service contract or employment contract, self-employment and reclassification, company director and contributions.
Read →Employment of foreign nationals, minors, business interns, and quotas for special groups.
Read →Conflict resolution, discrimination and harassment, collective bargaining agreement, and whistleblower protection.
Read →The Labor Code of the Republic of Albania is Law No. 7961, dated July 12, 1995. The most extensive revision came with Law No. 136/2015, which addressed the employment contract, working hours, dismissal procedures, and protection against discrimination. The most recent amendment adopted is Law No. 91/2024, which set annual leave at a minimum of 22 working days.
Some rules that affect the employer every day are not in the Code but in separate laws. Inspections are conducted under Law No. 99/2024 on inspections, occupational safety under Law No. 10237/2010, while the employee's file and cameras are governed by Law No. 124/2024 on the protection of personal data.
The full text of the Labor Code, updated with all amendments through Law No. 91/2024, can be found here. Download here as a PDF. Labor legislation is also found in The Laws Page of the State Labor Inspectorate. We explain the principles and changes one by one at Introduction of the Labor Code.
No fewer than 22 working days per work year, in accordance with Article 92 as amended by Law No. 91/2024. The previous rule of four calendar weeks no longer applies. Official holidays are not counted as part of the vacation. View holiday rules →
At least one calendar day before starting work, using form ESIG027 in E-Filing, in accordance with Article 11 of Law No. 9136/2003. The written contract is entered into before work begins. Only in special and justified cases does the deadline extend up to seven days from the date of employment. What you need to have ready →
Written notice at least 72 hours before the meeting, a meeting at which the employee is heard, and a written decision within 48 hours to one week after the meeting. Failure to follow the procedure entitles the employee to compensation equal to two months' pay, pursuant to Article 144, paragraph 5. View procedure →
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