Morocco 2025 Strike Law: Compliance Guidelines for Businesses
Morocco has formalized a comprehensive legal framework regulating the right to strike. Organic Law No. 97-15, adopted by Parliament and validated by the Constitutional Court in March 2025, introduces formal procedures governing how strikes may be declared and conducted. The law was published in the Bulletin Officiel in May 2025, with enforcement scheduled to begin six months after publication, giving businesses a transitional period to adjust. Previously, Morocco operated without a codified strike regime, creating uncertainty for both employees and employers.
Under the new framework, workers must follow formal notice requirements, including written notification and mandatory dialogue periods before any strike action is considered lawful. Employers are legally obliged to maintain a minimum level of essential services during industrial actions, particularly in sectors classified as strategic such as transport, energy, and ports. Strikes conducted without adhering to the prescribed procedures are considered illegal, allowing employers to seek judicial intervention to suspend them.
The law clarifies labour rights while imposing clear obligations on businesses to manage industrial actions and maintain operational continuity. Companies must update internal HR policies, employee communication protocols, and dispute resolution mechanisms to comply with the new legal framework.
The adoption of Organic Law No. 97-15 is a major legal reform that reduces ambiguity around collective action and enhances predictability for businesses. The transitional period provides time for adaptation, but the law’s long-term impact will depend on whether companies implement compliance mechanisms before enforcement begins.
