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Employment law and labour law articles and thought leadership, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore articles covering topics such as Discrimination, Employee Benefits and Compensation, Health and Safety, Unfair/Wrongful Dismissal, Whistleblowing, Employment Rights, Outsourcing and Redundancy.

New Ministerial Decision On Remote Work In Oman

As digital transformation reshapes the way we work, Oman has taken an important step to regulate flexible working arrangements.

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

Iraq Enforces 80/20 Labor Quota: New Rules For Hiring Foreign Workers

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs continues to push forward with its national strategy to localize the private sector workforce in Iraq, aiming to expand job opportunities for the Iraqi population under current employment law.

Iraq Employment

AL

ALSAIF Law Firm

Translation Of Labor Law No. 14 Of 2025

Egypt's new Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 comes into force on September 1, 2025, replacing the long-standing Labour Law No. 12 of 2003.

Egypt Employment

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Disputes With Employees

Labour disputes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 On Regulation of Labour Relations, which came into effect on 2 February 2022.

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

Understanding The New Employers' Awareness Kit: A Practical Guide For UAE Businesses

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Recent Employment Developments In KSA

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Key Health And Safety Considerations In The Workplace

United Arab Emirates Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Legal Update: Shura Council Considers Draft Amendment To The Labour Law

Bahrain Employment

R+

Raees + Co

Social Insurance Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Abu Dhabi Court Awards 13 Years' Worth Of Unused Leave: A Landmark Shift In UAE Labor Law Interpretation

United Arab Emirates Employment

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

How Many Sick Leaves Can An Employee Have If They Are Infected With COVID-19? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Workplace Fraud: What Happens When Degree Certificates Are Forged? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Does The Employee Infected With COVID-19 Have The Right To Get Paid Leaves? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Requirements To Get Sick Leave For COVID-19 Positive Employees? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Why The UAE Could Become The Global Hub For Virtual Asset Proprietary Trading: A Practical Guide With Jurisdictional Comparisons To Singapore And Switzerland

Worldwide Technology

TLP Advisors

Learn More About False Reviews In Establishment That Invites Penalties In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Investment In The FinTech Sector In Saudi Arabia: 10 Powerful Reasons To Act Now

Saudi Arabia Technology

AHYSP

Resetting The Rules: Hong Kong's New Proposed Regulation For Virtual Assets

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Preventive Settlement And Restructuring Procedures Under The UAE Bankruptcy Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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New Ministerial Decision On Remote Work In Oman

As digital transformation reshapes the way we work, Oman has taken an important step to regulate flexible working arrangements.

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

Iraq Enforces 80/20 Labor Quota: New Rules For Hiring Foreign Workers

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs continues to push forward with its national strategy to localize the private sector workforce in Iraq, aiming to expand job opportunities for the Iraqi population under current employment law.

Iraq Employment

AL

ALSAIF Law Firm

Translation Of Labor Law No. 14 Of 2025

Egypt's new Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 comes into force on September 1, 2025, replacing the long-standing Labour Law No. 12 of 2003.

Egypt Employment

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Disputes With Employees

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

Re-entry Ban In Saudi Arabia: Rules, Exceptions, And Legal Solutions

Saudi Arabia Immigration

AHYSP

Recent Employment Developments In KSA

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Key Health And Safety Considerations In The Workplace

United Arab Emirates Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Legal Update: Shura Council Considers Draft Amendment To The Labour Law

Bahrain Employment

R+

Raees + Co

Simplifying Manager Appointments And Tightening Signatory Rules: New Ministerial Decision Brings Clarity

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Recent Employment Developments In KSA

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development ("MHRSD") has introduced a number of recent regulatory changes which may impact the operations of a number of employers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA"), aligning with Vision 2030 objectives

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Reforming The 1946 Lebanese Labor Law: A Step Towards Flexibility And Inclusion

Lebanon's labor market is undergoing profound shifts driven by rapid technological advancement, recurring crises, and evolving institutional needs.

Lebanon Employment

E

Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Domestic Violence (Video)

Abusive behavior at home is a worldwide issue crossing national boundaries just as financial, social, and racial issues.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Know Your Legal Rights Against Sexual Harassment

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Labor And Employment Dispute Litigation In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

ADGM's New Employment Regulations: An Alignment With Global Standards

United Arab Emirates Employment

TLP Advisors

Israeli Court Rules On Cameras In The Workplace

Israel Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Egypt's New Labour Law No. 14 Of 2025

Egypt Employment

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Saudi Arabia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

Saudi Labour Law – Developments In 2024

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) employment environment has witnessed extensive development in the first six months of 2024.

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

Key Amendments In UAE Federal Decree No. 9 Of 2024: Strengthening Labor Law Compliance, Enhancing Worker Protections, And Streamlining Dispute Resolution

The UAE Federal Decree No. 9 of 2024 introduces significant amendments to the UAE labor law, aiming to enhance the dispute resolution process for small employment disputes and placing firmer emphasis.

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

Changes To Labour Complaint Process: MOHRE Now Making Decisions

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Labour Law: Key Amendments To Labour Dispute Resolution

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Important Changes In The Labor Dispute Resolution Process

United Arab Emirates Employment

AT

Al Tamimi

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Egypt Employment

SP

Shehata & Partners

What Conditions Should Be Met For The Employer To File An Absconding Case?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Whistleblowing

Dubai's Fiscal Integrity Is Strengthened By New Whistleblowing Legislation

In his capacity as Chairman of the Financial Audit Authority (FAA), His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum...

United Arab Emirates Government

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Enhanced Whistleblower Protections In ADGM Key Considerations For Employers

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recently introduced two significant regulatory updates aimed at bolstering whistleblower protections: the Employment Regulations (Amendment No. 1) 2024 and the Whistleblower Protection Regulations 2024.

Saudi Arabia Employment

BLK Partners

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Saudi Arabia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

Overview Of ADGM's New Whistleblowing Framework

United Arab Emirates Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

ADGM Whistleblowing Framework – A Coordinated Initiative To Promote Transparency, Accountability And Market Integrity In ADGM

United Arab Emirates Employment

HP

Hadef & Partners

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

Enhancing Transparency And Effectiveness: The General Authority Of Competition's (GAC) Strides Towards Enforcement Awareness

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

Whistleblowing And Tax Evasion: Egypt's Law No. 30 Of 2023

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Egypt Employment

SP

Shehata & Partners

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Latest Videos

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Does The Employee Infected With COVID-19 Have The Right To Get Paid Leaves? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can The Employer Terminate You For Being Absent From Work Due To COVID-19? (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New DIFC Employment Law: All You Need To Know About End Of Service Gratuity (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

Israel Contract Law - What You Need To Know (Video)

DW

Dave Wolf & Co

Resourcing Solutions In Saudi Arabia (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

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