Over One Million Egyptian Pounds in Compensation: ECESR Secures Judgments for 7 Journalists Arbitrarily Dismissed by Roayah Network
The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) successfully obtained seven judicial rulings issued by the North Giza Primary Court on October 29, 2024, in favor of seven journalists previously employed by Roayah News Network. The rulings require the company to pay a total of EGP 1,134,464 in compensation for arbitrary dismissal, including payments for notice periods and accrued vacation leave.
The case originated on July 29, 2022, when the journalists were suddenly barred from entering their workplace without any legitimate justification. The company’s security personnel denied them access, an act deemed a violation of the Labor Law, the Press Regulation Law, and the fundamental rights of journalists and workers.
In response, the journalists pursued legal action to document the incident. They filed a formal police report at Agouza Police Station, registered under number 5494/2022, Administrative Agouza, detailing the unlawful denial of their workplace access.
On August 3, 2022, the journalists submitted a collective complaint to the Kafr Tahrams Labor Office, which was registered under number 573/2022.
After attempts to reach an amicable resolution with the company’s management failed, the journalists escalated the matter to the labor court. The case was formally registered with the North Giza Primary Court and proceeded through the legal process until the court delivered its rulings.
ECESR praised these judgments as a landmark legal victory, underscoring the obligation of companies and institutions to comply with the Labor Law and the Press Regulation Law. The center also highlighted the importance of safeguarding workers’ rights, particularly in critical sectors such as journalism.
These rulings mark a significant step toward ensuring justice and legal accountability in cases of arbitrary dismissal. They also call on media organizations to review their policies to respect workers’ rights and uphold their professional and social stability.
