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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.

Qatar Establishes Committee To Manage End-of-Service Benefits And Employee Contributions

On December 17, 2025, the Official Gazette of the State of Qatar published Prime Minister's Decision No. 34 of 2025 ("Decision")...

Qatar Employment

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Egypt's Court Of Cassation Draws A Red Line: Arbitration Clauses In Employment Contracts Declared Void

At the outset, it is worth underscoring that the Egyptian employment legal framework occupies a uniquely sensitive position within the country's broader legal landscape.

United Arab Emirates Employment

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Understanding Overtime Pay Under Article 107 Of The Saudi Labor Law

Overtime pay is a key part of employment rules in Saudi Arabia, mainly for companies that have many workers or long operating hours. Article 107 of the Saudi Labor Law defines how overtime must be calculated...

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Resignation is a fundamental aspect of the employment relationship in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), regulated under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021...

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

Qatar Amends Human Resources Framework – Comprehensive Updates To 2016 HR Law And Regulations

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Labour Law: Work Injuries And Occupational Disease

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Bahrain Labour Law Insights: Winter 2025 Compliance Update

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Probation Period In Saudi Arabia: Key Rules For Employers And Employees

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Enforceability And Limits Of Non-Compete Clauses Under The New UAE Labour Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Qatar's Persons With Disabilities Law 2025 – Key Employment Provisions

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Compensation For Damages In Saudi Arabia: A Complete Guide To Fair Restitution

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Employment Compliance In Saudi Labor Law: What Investors Need To Know

Saudi Arabia Employment

ER

Eyad Reda Law Firm LLP

Insights On Law No. 12 Of 2024 Concerning The Localisation Of Jobs In The Private Sector

Qatar Employment

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Avoiding Double Taxation In The UAE: Unilateral Relief And Treaty Based Relief Compared

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The New UAE AML Law 2025: Key Amendments And Compliance Obligations For VASPs

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Setting Up A Virtual Asset Business In Dubai: Mainland vs. Free Zone Under VARA

United Arab Emirates Commercial

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Legal Year In Review 2025: Corporate, Governance And Immigration Changes In Focus

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Federal Decree Law No.16 And 17 Of 2025 Issued On 1 October 2025 Effective 1 January 2026 | Change In VAT Law And Tax Procedure

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

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Labour and Employment

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

W

WTW

How Labour Lawyers Can Help Resolve Employment Disputes Effectively?

United Arab Emirates Employment

ML

MIO Law Firm

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Qatar's Persons With Disabilities Law 2025 – Key Employment Provisions

Qatar has enacted Law No. (22) of 2025 Concerning Persons with Disabilities, which has replaced the previous Disability Law of 2004. The new Law, effective from 19 November 2025,

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

New Regulations For Private Sector Job Advertising And Interviews

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development introduces changes to job advertising, recruitment, Saudisation quotas, and work permit classifications in the private sector.

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Recent Employment Developments In KSA

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

Lebanon Employment

E

Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Domestic Violence (Video)

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

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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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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

R+

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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Latest Videos

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International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

TS

Travers Smith LLP

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

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

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