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Employment Lawyer In Egypt | Sadany & Partners Law Firm And Legal Consultations

Sadany & Partners holds a unique status, enabling it to represent both companies and their employees.

Egypt Employment

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Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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

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

Regulations On Virtual Assets To Counter Proliferation Financing And Prevent Money Laundering (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

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

[Live] Doing Business In Real Estate Across India & UAE: Incentives, Taxes & Regulatory Challenges (Video)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Human Trafficking Laws In The UAE | Legal Overview (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE FinTech Series: Crypto Licensing In Dubai – Understanding VARA And DIFC

United Arab Emirates Technology

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WH Partners

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Employment Lawyer In Egypt | Sadany & Partners Law Firm And Legal Consultations

Sadany & Partners holds a unique status, enabling it to represent both companies and their employees.

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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 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

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Raees + Co

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Translation Of Law No. 148 Of 2019

Law No. 148 of 2019, officially titled the Social Insurance and Pensions Law, marks a pivotal step in overhauling Egypt's national system for social protection.

Egypt Insurance

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

The Top 5 Insights Series – The Oman Personal Income Tax Law

Following the recent publication of the Omani Royal Decree 56/2025, we summarize the top 5 aspects to consider and present an overview of the law...

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Social Insurance Saudi Arabia

Social insurance in Saudi Arabia aims to provide financial support and social welfare to citizens and residents. Such a system aims to avert social risks, including unemployment, disability, and old age.

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Legal Implications Of Contract Termination Under Saudi Labor Law Articles 74 And 77

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Qatar – 2025 Employment Updates

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

Saudi Labour Law – Developments In 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

Dr. Gary North – Why Old Men Should Not Retire

Israel Employment

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Schweiger & Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Fragomen

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Redundancy/Layoff

Employment Lawyer In Egypt | Sadany & Partners Law Firm And Legal Consultations

Sadany & Partners holds a unique status, enabling it to represent both companies and their employees.

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners 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

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

The Shura Council is currently considering an amendment to the Labour Law for the Private Sector (Law No. 36/2012) which will impact how employers will declare and implement redundancies.

Bahrain Employment

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Raees + Co

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

Redundancy Termination In Oman: A Guide For Employers

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Egypt Employment

SP

Shehata & Partners

Terminations Under Israeli Law

Israel Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Subscription To Unemployment Insurance Now Mandatory For UAE Employees

United Arab Emirates Employment

GW

Gowling WLG

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Legal Implications Of Contract Termination Under Saudi Labor Law Articles 74 And 77

The Saudi Labor Law establishes the legal grounds for employment contract terminations through Articles 74 and 77. Articles 74 and 77 set the guidelines for contract termination through mutual consent...

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Egypt's New Labour Law No. 14 Of 2025

Labour Law No. 14 of 2025, also known as Egypt's new labour law, marks a major legislative shift to protect workers and modernize employment relations.

Egypt Employment

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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

Redundancy Termination In Oman: A Guide For Employers

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

Under What Circumstances Can An Employee Be Terminated

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

Compensation For Wrongful Termination Under Omani Labor Law

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

Oman's New Labour Law On Wrongful Dismissal

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

Increase In Maternity Leave Proposed As Part Of Labor Reforms

Jordan Employment

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WTW

How Labour Lawyers Can Help Resolve Employment Disputes Effectively?

United Arab Emirates Employment

ML

MIO Law Firm

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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