--- title: "Job Abandonment Bailiff Report in Tunisian Labour Law: Employer Procedure and Evidence" description: "Employer guide to employee job abandonment in Tunisia: bailiff attendance inspection, formal notice to resume work, and avoiding wrongful termination liability." url: https://www.huissierdejustice.tn/en/guides/constat-abandon-de-poste-tunisie source: https://www.huissierdejustice.tn/en/guides/constat-abandon-de-poste-tunisie generated_by: aeo.js --- # Job Abandonment Bailiff Report in Tunisian Labour Law: Employer Procedure and Evidence Employer guide to employee job abandonment in Tunisia: bailiff attendance inspection, formal notice to resume work, and avoiding wrongful termination liability. [All Legal Guides](/en/guides)[Français](/guides/constat-abandon-de-poste-tunisie)[العربية](/ar/guides/constat-abandon-de-poste-tunisie)[English](/en/guides/constat-abandon-de-poste-tunisie) Labor Law & CorporateSeptember 11, 2026Drafted under the supervision of the Bailiff's Office ## Job Abandonment Bailiff Report in Tunisian Labour Law: Employer Procedure and Evidence Employer guide to employee job abandonment in Tunisia: bailiff attendance inspection, formal notice to resume work, and avoiding wrongful termination liability. [Maître Nabil Baffoun](/en/a-propos) · Judicial officer (huissier de justice) in Tunis since 1998 - Tunis Court of Appeal jurisdiction - Former president of ISIE (elected 2019) - Internet evidence reports since 2010 Written and reviewed by the author — updated 11 September 2026[Full profile](/en/a-propos)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/baffoun-nabil/)[Wikipedia](https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%86%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84_%D8%A8%D9%81%D9%88%D9%86)[Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60438866) General legal information guide based on Tunisian law (Organic Law No. 2018-9, CPCC, COC). Specific legal outcomes depend on individual case facts and contract terms. ## Direct Answer: How should an employer handle job abandonment in Tunisia? In Tunisia, when an employee abandons their post or stops coming to work without a valid medical reason, the employer must never dismiss them on the spot without formal proof, or risk a **wrongful dismissal** ruling before the labour court (Conseil des Prud'hommes). The safe route is to instruct a **judicial bailiff (huissier de justice)**, competent under Organic Law No. 2018-9 of 30 January 2018 (Article 13), to record the unjustified absence at the company's premises after checking the attendance register and time clock. The bailiff then serves a formal notice at the employee's home to return to work within 48 or 72 hours and provide supporting documents. If the employee has not returned by then, a second bailiff report establishes the termination of the employment contract as attributable to the employee, under the Labour Code (Article 14 et seq.). The bailiff's authentic report refutes any later claim that the employee was locked out or orally dismissed. **The procedure at a glance** Step Who Indicative time limit Legal basis Recording the absence at the premises (attendance register, time clock) Judicial bailiff — Organic Law No. 2018-9 (Art. 13) Formal notice to return to work, served at the employee's home Judicial bailiff Return within 48 or 72 hours Organic Law No. 2018-9 (Art. 13) Second report of absence Judicial bailiff When the period expires Labour Code (Art. 14 et seq.) Practice area : Judicial Inspection Reports & Digital Evidence in Tunis ## Need Official Bailiff Assistance in Tunis? Maître Nabil Baffoun and his office assist domestic and international clients with prompt, compliant enforcement. [Explore our dedicated service](/en/services/constats) Recommended Related Guide ### Bailiff Inspection Report in Tunis: Legal Value, Procedure & Fees Complete guide to bailiff inspection reports in Tunis: evidentiary weight in court, types of inspections (water damage, construction, internet), and official procedure. [Read this guide](/en/guides/constat-huissier-tunis) ## Frequently Asked Legal Questions Why is a bailiff report indispensable for employers in job abandonment cases? The bailiff's authentic deed refutes any claim by the worker that they were wrongfully locked out or orally dismissed, protecting the company from severe court penalties. ### Questions regarding this procedure? Contact our Tunis Office Maître Nabil Baffoun's Office — 32 Avenue de la Liberté, Lafayette, 1002 Tunis [Call our office (+216 99 442 883)](tel:+21699442883)[WhatsApp direct](https://wa.me/21699442883)[Request consultation](/en/consultation)