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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

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

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

Q: How many sick leaves can an employee ask for if they are infected with Covid-19?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Whether you're a job seeker, employer, or simply interested in the issue of workplace fraud, this video provides valuable information on the serious consequences of degree certificate forgery in the UAE

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

Workforce Nationalization Compliance In Saudi Arabia Through The Nitaqat Program

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

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

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

Lebanon Employment

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

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

Labor And Employment Dispute Litigation In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Termination Of Employment In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

GI

GRATA International

Saudi Arabia's Oil Industry And Foreign Policy

Saudi Arabia Energy

AHYSP

Learn More About Privacy Violations And Secret Disclosure Under The UAE

United Arab Emirates Privacy

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Learn About One Of The Top International Law Firms In Saudi

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Difference Between Aggravated Theft And Theft (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Saudi Labor Law Amendments: Key Changes In 2025

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

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Labour and Employment

Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

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

Key Amendments In UAE Federal Decree No. 9 Of 2024: Strengthening Labor Law Compliance, Enhancing Worker Protections, And Streamlining Dispute Resolution

The UAE Federal Decree No. 9 of 2024 introduces significant amendments to the UAE labor law, aiming to enhance the dispute resolution process for small employment disputes and placing firmer emphasis.

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

Changes To Labour Complaint Process: MOHRE Now Making Decisions

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Labour Law: Key Amendments To Labour Dispute Resolution

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Important Changes In The Labor Dispute Resolution Process

United Arab Emirates Employment

AT

Al Tamimi

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Egypt Employment

SP

Shehata & Partners

What Conditions Should Be Met For The Employer To File An Absconding Case?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

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

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

Whether you're a job seeker, employer, or simply interested in the issue of workplace fraud, this video provides valuable information on the serious consequences of degree certificate forgery in the UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Requirements To Get Sick Leave For COVID-19 Positive Employees? (Video)

Q: What are the Requirements to Get Sick Leave for COVID-19 Positive Employees?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Workforce Nationalization Compliance In Saudi Arabia Through The Nitaqat Program

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Lebanon Employment

E

Eptalex Law Firm LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

ML

MIO Law Firm

Learn About One Of The Top International Law Firms In Saudi

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Learn About One Of The Top Law Firms In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

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Health & Safety

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

Q: How many sick leaves can an employee ask for if they are infected with Covid-19?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Q: Does the employee infected with COVID-19 have the right to get paid leaves?

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)

Q: How will the payment for sick leaves be calculated during the time the employee is recovering from Covid-19?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Saudi Labor Law Articles 80 And 81: The Legal Framework Governing Termination And Resignation In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

السياسات المتعلقة بالعمل عن بُعد وحقوق الموظفين

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Политика удаленной работы и права сотрудников

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

Four Changes Employers In Bahrain Should Know About

Bahrain Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Do UAE Anti-Smoking Rules Include Vaping In Workplace Environments?

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Redundancy/Layoff

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

Terminating employees due to redundancy is a challenging and often sensitive issue for employers in Oman.

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

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

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

A Guide To Restructuring And Redundancies In Saudi Arabia And Bahrain

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Lebanon Employment

A

Aljad Law

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Iraq Employment

A

Aljad Law

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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

CC

Clyde & Co

New DIFC Employment Law: Changes To Employee Visas (Video)

CC

Clyde & Co

Israel Contract Law - What You Need To Know (Video)

DW

Dave Wolf & Co

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