The new Labour Code came into effect on June 7, 2004. This reform is intended to make Moroccan legislation meet international agreements, increase work flexibility, and simplify and modernize the labour lawThe main provisions provide for: reducing the workweek from 48 to 44 hours, improving the measures of safety, hygiene and factory inspection, creating the Council of Collective Negotiation as well as improving the management of social conflicts through the institution of the compulsory conciliation by appropriate organs.   Download the   Labour Code