Structuring Employment Arrangements in Iran
Type
E-journal
Date
7 Nov 2016
Jurisdiction
Iran
Taxonomy
Contract & Conditions of Employment, Pay, Benefits & Tax, Termination of Employment, Immigration Issues Relating To Employment
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Clyde & Co
Analysis
Following the lifting of certain sanctions against Iran, global companies in a variety of sectors are looking to identify opportunities for foreign direct investment into an exciting but challenging market. One of the key considerations for any company looking to do business in Iran is how to appropriately resource their operations on the ground. In this bulletin we highlight some the key issues to consider when recruiting (or assigning) employees to work in Iran.
Legislative framework
Employment relationships in the public and private sectors in Iran are governed by the Iran Labour Code of 20 November 1990 (the Labour Law) which has been supplemented over the years by by-laws and various regulations.
The Labour Law does not apply to employees working in Iran's free trade zones, which are governed by the Regulations on Employment of Workforce, Insurance and Social Security 1994. For the purposes of this bulletin we have focussed on an employer's obligations under the Labour Law.
Immigration
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