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DIFC Courts Practice Direction No. 1 Of 2025: Access To Justice In Employment Disputes

The DIFC Courts Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025: Access to Justice in Employment Disputes ("PD 1/2025") issued by the Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts H.E. Justice Wayne Martin effective on 9 October 2025.

United Arab Emirates Employment

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HAS Law Firm

Employment Of Domestic Workers In The UAE

Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2022 under Article 4 states that only licensed recruitment offices can recruit domestic workers in the UAE...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation ("MoHRE") has introduced the New Employers' Awareness Kit (the "Kit") to provide employers in the United Arab Emirates with a comprehensive...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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BSA Law

Key Health And Safety Considerations In The Workplace

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Al Tamimi & Company

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

How Will The Payment For Sick Leaves Be Calculated During The Employee Is Recovering From COVID-19? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Everything You Should Know About Employment Pass (EP) Eligibility Under The COMPASS Framework

United Arab Emirates Employment

IM

IMC Group

Know Your Legal Rights Against Sexual Harassment

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Virtual Assets Or Cryptocurrency Under UAE Law (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

DIFC Unveils Variable Capital Company Regulations For Next-Gen Investment Structures

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

Essential Introduction To Jersey Trusts (Video)

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

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Cavenwell Group

Taxation Of Free Zone Companies Under The UAE Corporate Tax Regime

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Dolce Vita Advisors

On-Chain And Enforceable: The SCA's Tokenization Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

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Contract of Employment

Employment Of Domestic Workers In The UAE

Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2022 under Article 4 states that only licensed recruitment offices can recruit domestic workers in the UAE...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

On 10 July 2025, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion ("MOCIIP") issued Ministerial Decision No. 245/2025, amending Ministerial Resolution No. 146/2021...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

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

In a ruling that could reshape how employers in the UAE manage leave entitlements, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has awarded an employee compensation for 13 years' worth of unused annual leave...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

How To Authorize A Friend On Your Behalf? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Why Hiring A Lawyer In Abu Dhabi Is Essential For Your Business

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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MIO Law Firm

Termination Of Employment In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

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GRATA International

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

TLP Advisors

Understanding Business Regulations And Bonuses Under UAE Labor Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Sohaibani & Partners

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

DIFC Courts Practice Direction No. 1 Of 2025: Access To Justice In Employment Disputes

The DIFC Courts Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025: Access to Justice in Employment Disputes ("PD 1/2025") issued by the Chief Justice of the DIFC Courts H.E. Justice Wayne Martin effective on 9 October 2025.

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

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

Such obstinate and malignant actions often rely on pervasive beliefs embedded in a given society that might inadvertently condone maltreatment against women. How does a civilized society condone such behavior?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

TLP Advisors

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Breaking The Cycle: New Domestic Violence Law Paves Way For Safer Communities

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Guidelines For Reporting Hate And Discrimination Incidents

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Dr. Hassan Talks: Sexual Violence In The Middle East (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New UAE Law Aims To Protect Employee Mental Health Rights

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Morgan Lewis

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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

Middle East: Deadlines For Updating Employee Salary Details In Pension Authority Systems Announced

Authorities in the following countries have announced new deadlines for employers to update their employees' salary details for pension and salary payment purposes...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Fragomen

End Of Service Benefits In The UAE – A Complete Guide 2024

All full-time employees working in the UAE, whether UAE nationals or foreign employees, are entitled to receive ‘end of service benefits' at the end of service, subject to conditions, under Article 51...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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The Sovereign Group

Temporary Suspension Of Online Services For General Pension & Social Security Authority

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Fragomen

Amendment To The DIFC Employment Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

The New DIFC Amendment Laws For 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

Mandatory UAE National Pensions – GPSSA And ADPF

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

Can Banks Deduct Money From End-of-Service Benefits To Cover Default Payments On A Personal Loan In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

How Labour Lawyers Can Help Resolve Employment Disputes Effectively?

Employment disputes form part and parcel of workplace culture, and they are likely to be on matters of wrongful dismissal, discrimination, unpaid wages, or contractual disagreement.

United Arab Emirates Employment

ML

MIO Law Firm

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

Disciplinary Action And Arbitrary Dismissal In The UAE

The following article looks at discrepancies between the new laws on unfair dismissal and recent precedents.

United Arab Emirates Employment

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BSA Law

Is Your Dismissal Arbitrary Under UAE Law?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

I Was Fired Before I Even Started Work - What Can I Do?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Termination In Case Of Terminal Illness, UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

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STA Law Firm

Coronavirus In UAE: Preparing For Salary Cuts, Unpaid Leave, Unfair Dismissal

United Arab Emirates Coronavirus

BA

BSA Law

Can Employers Terminate Employees Due To COVID-19?

United Arab Emirates Coronavirus

BA

BSA Law

Can I Sue My Employer For Wrongful Termination?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Clyde & Co

Understanding Nationalisation In The GCC: The Case Of The UAE (Video)

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Clyde & Co

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