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Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In a significant update to the regulation of labour relations, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has been authorized to make decisions in individual labour disputes.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Part-time employment is becoming increasingly common in the modern workforce, offering flexibility for both employers and workers. In the UAE the legal framework governing part-time employment...
Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants
A safe and healthy work environment is a fundamental right for all employees. Federal Law No. 10 of 2023 on Mental Health embodies the vision of the UAE's wise leadership...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The UAE has embarked on a significant initiative to ensure equitable treatment for Domestic Workers through the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 9/2022 Concerning Domestic Workers...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Employment relationships in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 on Regulation of Labour Relations, with implementing regulations provided by Cabinet Decision No. 1/2022.
Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants
Federal Decree Law No. 20-2023 was issued amending some articles of Federal Decree Law No. 33-2021 regarding regulating labor relations...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The UAE has a comprehensive legal framework governing labour relations and financial crimes. Employers in the UAE have clear guidelines for terminating workers without notice...
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
In the UAE, employment-related matters are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 On Regulation of Labour Relations, commonly referred to as the Labour Code.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The protection of confidential information is an important aspect of employer-employee relationships, and the UAE has established comprehensive laws to address violations of confidentiality clauses.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) recently introduced a significant change in the pension landscape through Federal Decree-Law No. 57 of 2023 on Pension and Social Security.
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
The UAE has witnessed significant developments in its labour laws to promote fair and just employment practices. One important aspect of this law...
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries
Horizons & Co
The New Scheme is optional for employers at the moment, but it is hoped by the UAE government that it will be taken up by many employers in the coming months and years.
WTW
Employers in the U.A.E. can now opt into a new system allowing them to fund individual future end-of-service benefits by contributing monthly to an employee's defined contribution account.
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
Recently, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as the President of the United Arab Emirates, issued Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2023 amending certain provisions...
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
After much anticipation, the new Labour Law was issued on July 25th, 2023, through Royal Decree 53/2003 ("New Law"). This comprehensive legislation introduces a myriad of enhanced benefits...
Ius Laboris
With a population made up of 90% expats, the UAE have introduced major changes to employment law aimed at bringing more locals into private sector work, giving employers little time to act.
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
The following article looks at discrepancies between the new laws on unfair dismissal and recent precedents.
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
"Pacta sunt servanda" or "agreements must be kept", is a fundamental general principle of law in both common and civil jurisdictions, which simply indicates that agreements should be binding...
Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants
41 years and 5 months was the time period between Federal Law No. 8/1980 (the "Old Labour Law") and Decree Law No. 33/2021 (the "New Labour Law"). In this article we are highlighting...
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