Mounir Bachouchi

Mounir Bachouchi is an influential figure in the field of labor law, currently advocating for the reform of Article 272 of the Moroccan labor code, which deems employees absent for over 180 days due to illness as having voluntarily resigned. His expertise lies in addressing the intersection of health and employment rights, particularly in relation to chronic illnesses such as cancer. Bachouchi emphasizes the need for legislation that protects vulnerable workers from unjust termination due to prolonged medical absences, advocating for a protective suspension of employment during serious health crises.