Labour Law Revision 2026: what is in preparation
Labour Law Revision 2026: what is in preparation — digital platforms, extractive sector, and decent work, and what remains until the law changes.
The 2026 labour law revision in Mozambique is in the preparation and debate phase. The process is officially named the Specific Revision of the Labour Law. It does not rewrite the legislation in full: it targets specific areas requiring a legal framework — digital platforms, extractive sector, construction, and telework. The process remains ongoing, with no public completion deadline.
In the Inademy Guide, we follow this legislative process and separate what is under debate from what is already in force. Law 13/2023, in effect since February 21, 2024, continues to govern the current rights of Mozambican workers.
The short answer
- In preparation, nothing approved. The process is under debate; public sources document the meeting between INTIC and the Ministry at the end of August 2026, with no approval dates in sight.
- Four domains under debate. Digital platforms, extractive sector, decent work in construction, and telework are the areas targeted by the specific revision.
- CTA and ILO aligned. CTA welcomed Mozambique's completion of the ratification cycle for the ten Fundamental ILO Conventions during the August 19, 2026 meeting with the Director of the ILO Office for PALOP, Juvenal Dengo (press release dated August 19, 2026).
- Until the revision changes the law, Law 13/2023 is the rule. Current workers' rights remain in force; see the practical list of workers' rights.
The meeting between INTIC and the Ministry of Labour at the end of August 2026
Sources vary between August 26 and 27, 2026 for the date of the meeting. For this reason, we write: the meeting took place at the end of August 2026. The Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Action and INTIC joined forces to present and debate the Specific Revision of the Labour Law.
On behalf of INTIC, the meeting was led by Lourino Chemane, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the body. Representing the Ministry was Celina Mucambe, from the Legal Office.
The meeting presented and debated the Specific Revision of the Labour Law, with the protection of digital platform workers at the center of discussions — the domain receiving the most emphasis in debate sources.
The Specific Revision of the Labour Law is the first of four reforms on this agenda, supported technically by the ILO. The other three are running in parallel, in the same stage of preparation. One: the revision of the Regulation on the Hiring of Foreign Labour.
Another: the revision of the Regulation on the sustainability of the Mandatory National Social Security System Funds. The last: the promotion of decent work in private security, agriculture, and construction, featuring training measures.
One of the targets is the social protection of digital platform workers — ride-hailing drivers and delivery workers. Today, the employment relationship of these workers is insufficiently defined in law, creating space for the revision to address specific gaps.
There is no public timeline. We do not publish approval or entry-into-force dates because sources do not provide them.
Digital platforms: the domain receiving the most emphasis in the debate
Digital platforms are at the center of the debate. According to MZNews, published on August 27, the ongoing regulatory framework addresses five key points:
- Social protection for app drivers and delivery couriers.
- Identification of entities responsible for digital platforms.
- Classification of the employment relationship between worker and platform.
- Algorithmic transparency in task distribution and income determination.
- Multidisciplinary mechanisms for inspection and dispute resolution, featuring specific protections for vulnerable groups — women and children.
In practice, the framework affects ride-hailing drivers, food delivery workers, and other workers who receive tasks via apps. Anyone working in these fields already has a reference in current rights — and a course of action with the Labour Inspectorate when compliance is lacking.
For those already working on these platforms, current rights are explained in the guide to digital platform work rights — and also in the guide on how to report to the Labour Inspectorate. Until the revision modifies the law, Law 13/2023 is the reference: see what changed in Law 13/2023.
Extractive sector and construction
The extractive sector enters the process with a concrete point: working conditions in mining and oil projects require dedicated regulation within the law.
CTA's 2026 agenda, supported by the ILO, includes decent work in construction, with training measures for the private security, agriculture, and construction sectors. In the same domain, cooperation with the ILO supports the MozTrabalha project, which ends in August 2026 and is extended for an additional 16 months, according to CTA. The objective remains the same: decent work and a favorable business environment in Mozambique.
Telework and new forms of work
Telework is in the sights of the revision, along with other working arrangements not detailed under Law 13/2023. Public sources regarding this revision do not specify which solutions are currently under study for this area.
What we know: the specific revision does not rewrite the legislation in full. The law currently in force continues to govern contracts, leave, and social security for workers in Mozambique until the revision alters the statute.
While the revision does not alter the law, what remains in place
Law 13/2023 is the reference today. The worker rights guide in Mozambique lists, point by point, what is currently in effect: main rights, how to check the relevant salary scale, and where to report if provisions are not met. Until the revision changes the legislation, that list is what applies.
And for those currently job hunting, job openings do not depend on the legislative process: the Inademy job portal has active listings in Maputo, Matola, Beira, and Nacala.
The revision process will therefore continue to be monitored in the guide biweekly. Every time an area moves past the debate phase, the guide updates its status — without promising timelines that sources do not provide.
If your contract does not reflect the rights provided by law — paid leave, holiday allowance, social security — there is a course of action. The labour inspection guide shows where to report violations and what to expect from the process. The ongoing revision may add further protections; for now, current law answers today's questions.
How Inademy helps you
If your concern is the legal process, the Inademy Guide gathers articles on Law 13/2023, current rights, and the ongoing revision.
If your concern is employment, the job board features active listings by city and category, along with new job alerts via email and WhatsApp. Profiles are free, and applying is simple: PDF CVs are accepted.
Sources and references
The facts in this guide come from public sources verified on September 16, 2026:
- MZNews (2026-08-27): "Digital platform workers in Mozambique gain new protection in the Labour Law".
- Lusa / Club of Mozambique (2026-08-27): "Mozambique: Labour Law review debates protection of digital platform workers — INTIC".
- CTA (2026-08-19): "CTA and ILO strengthen cooperation to promote decent work and business environment in Mozambique".
- Law 13/2023 (BR I Series, 2023-08-25), in force since 2024-02-21.
- Note on conflicting dates: MZNews states August 26 and Lusa states August 27 for the same meeting — the guide states "at the end of August 2026".
The Guide does not project approval or entry-into-force dates because sources do not provide them.
Frequently asked questions
Has the 2026 labour law revision become law?
No. The revision is in preparation and under debate. What sources indicate is the meeting between INTIC and the Ministry at the end of August 2026 and the CTA press release with the ILO dated August 19 — both preparatory. No bill has passed into law, and nothing has entered into force.
What does "Specific Revision of the Labour Law" mean?
It means the process does not replace Law 13/2023 with an entirely new law. It targets specific areas — digital platforms, the extractive sector, construction, and telework — and adjusts those specific chapters. The rest of the law remains unchanged.
What are the four reforms in preparation according to CTA?
They are four priorities supported by the ILO, according to the August 19 press release. First: the revision of the Labour Law for digital platforms. Second: the revision of the Regulation on the Hiring of Foreign Labour.
Third: the revision of the Regulation on the sustainability of the Mandatory National Social Security System Funds. Fourth: the promotion of decent work in private security, agriculture, and construction, through training measures.
Will the revision affect my rights already in force?
No — Law 13/2023 remains in force. The reforms are currently in preparation; annual leave, holiday allowance, and social security do not change with the ongoing debate. The guide maintains the practical list of rights so you retain a clear reference, and indicates where to seek support from the Labour Inspectorate if provisions are breached.
What happened to the ILO's MozTrabalha project?
The MozTrabalha project ended in August 2026 and was extended for 16 months, according to CTA. Technical assistance continues toward the same goal: decent work and a supportive business environment in Mozambique.
How can I follow the 2026 labour law revision process?
The guide updates the labour law section every two weeks. Every progress milestone — an area completing the debate stage, a public timeline released — is recorded with its source. Anyone job hunting in parallel can check the job board and create a free profile to receive email and WhatsApp alerts.
In summary, what to do today
- Check the labour laws section in the Inademy guide to track the progress of the revision process, updated every two weeks.
- Know your current rights in the practical list of worker rights in Mozambique — it does not change with the debate.
- Know where to file a complaint: the Labour Inspectorate and trade unions have dedicated procedures when a right is violated.
- Browse active vacancies on the Inademy job portal across Maputo, Matola, Beira, and Nacala.
- Create a free profile and enable new job alerts via email and WhatsApp using a PDF CV.
The process is ongoing. The guide will follow every stage — and you decide whether to stay informed as each area moves past the debate stage.
Official source: Law No. 13/2023 (Labour Law) is available as a PDF on the website of Mozambique's Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo): official text (PDF).
