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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.

Publication And Implementation Of The New Labor Law No. 14 Of 202

The long-anticipated 2025 Labor Law has been officially published in the Egyptian Gazette and is set to take effect in the month following the completion of 90 days from its publication date.

Egypt Employment

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Al Tamimi & Company

Qatar – 2025 Employment Updates

Since the beginning of 2025, we have seen several significant legal developments that affect employers across various sectors in Qatar.

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

2025 Employment Updates

Since the beginning of 2025, we have seen several significant legal developments that affect employers across various sectors in Qatar.

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Understanding Business Regulations And Bonuses Under UAE Labor Law

The relationship between employers and employees in the UAE is governed by a variety of laws and regulatory authorities, which differ based on the employer's jurisdiction and the employee's classification.

United Arab Emirates Employment

SP

Sohaibani & Partners

Can Your Employer Stop You From Switching Jobs In The UAE? Here's What The Law Says

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Balancing Employee Mobility And Business Protection: The Role Of Non-Compete Clause In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants

السياسات المتعلقة بالعمل عن بُعد وحقوق الموظفين

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Политика удаленной работы и права сотрудников

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Enhanced Whistleblower Protections In ADGM Key Considerations For Employers

Saudi Arabia Employment

BLK Partners

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

تعزيز المساواة بين الجنسين في سوق العمل السعودي

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Гендерное равенство на рабочем месте в Саудовской Аравии

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Gender Equality In Saudi Arabia's Workplace

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Private Trust Companies - A Comprehensive Guide For HNW And UHNW Families (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

New UAE Cabinet Decision Introduces New Non-Resident Person's Nexus Criteria

United Arab Emirates Tax

A

ATOZ

UK Millionaires Flock To UAE – How To Move Yourself And Business To The UAE (Video)

Worldwide Immigration

TS

The Sovereign Group

Can Your Employer Stop You From Switching Jobs In The UAE? Here's What The Law Says

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New Developments In The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Competition Law: Turnover Thresholds Introduced For Merger Control Filings

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

SP

Squire Patton Boggs

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Labour and Employment

Whistleblowing

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

The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") has introduced the Whistleblower Protection Regulations 2024 ("Regulations"), marking a significant step forward in reinforcing a culture of transparency and accountability within the ADGM. Here's an overview of the key points and actions for your business.

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

Employee Whistleblowing In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Publication And Implementation Of The New Labor Law No. 14 Of 202

The long-anticipated 2025 Labor Law has been officially published in the Egyptian Gazette and is set to take effect in the month following the completion of 90 days from its publication date.

Egypt Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Can Your Employer Stop You From Switching Jobs In The UAE? Here's What The Law Says

Dubai: In the UAE, workers have the right to switch jobs as long as they follow the regulations outlined in the country's Labour Law. A current employer cannot prevent...

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Balancing Employee Mobility And Business Protection: The Role Of Non-Compete Clause In The UAE

The UAE's employment landscape is robust, allowing employees to move between jobs and fostering a competitive and dynamic market.

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants

السياسات المتعلقة بالعمل عن بُعد وحقوق الموظفين

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Политика удаленной работы и права сотрудников

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Remote Work Policies And Employee Rights In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Privacy

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

تعزيز المساواة بين الجنسين في سوق العمل السعودي

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Гендерное равенство на рабочем месте в Саудовской Аравии

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recently issued the Employment Regulations 2024 ("2024 Regulations"), which will come into force on April 1, 2025.

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

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

تعزيز المساواة بين الجنسين في سوق العمل السعودي

...شهدت المملكة العربية السعودية في السنوات الأخيرة تحولات قانونية واجتماعية جوهري

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Oman's New Labour Law On Wrongful Dismissal

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Новые Поправки К Трудовому Законодательству Саудовской Аравии

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

2024 تعديلات نظام العمل السعودي الجديد

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Saudi Labor Law Amendments 2024

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Saudi Arabia's Labour Law Amendments: What They Mean For Employers And Employees

Saudi Arabia Employment

BA

BSA Law

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Qatar – 2025 Employment Updates

Since the beginning of 2025, we have seen several significant legal developments that affect employers across various sectors in Qatar.

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

Dr. Gary North – Why Old Men Should Not Retire

Israel Employment

SP

Schweiger & Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

F

Fragomen

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

قانون 148 لسنة 2019 بشأن التأمينات الاجتماعية والمعاشات: مميزات وعيواب ونصوص

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

F

Fragomen

New Social Security System And Changes To Maternity Leave

Saudi Arabia Employment

W

WTW

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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New DIFC Employment Law: Paternity Leave & Protection Against Discrimination (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

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

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

CC

Clyde & Co

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