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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 – 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

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

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

Amendment To The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Employment Regulations

Qatar Employment

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Securing Your Property Investment In Dubai: A Complete Guide To Buying With Escrow Services And Legal Support

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

RAALC

New PPP Law In Qatar - Everything You Need To Know About This Important Step Towards Qatar National Vision 2030

Lebanon Government

BS

Badri and Salim El Meouchi Law Firm

Navigating Marriage Laws In Saudi Arabia For Foreigners

Saudi Arabia Family

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

What Drives Countries To Utilize Trade Measures As Instruments Of Protectionism?

United Arab Emirates International

AV

Audiri Vox

New Framework For Free Zone Companies Operating Onshore In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Commercial

SP

Squire Patton Boggs

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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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Employee Benefits & Compensation

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

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

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

Four Changes Employers In Bahrain Should Know About

Bahrain Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Saudi Labour Law – Developments In 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

Amendments To The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Labor Law – Key Changes For Employers In The KSA For 2025

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dentons

Обзор Трудового Законодательства Саудовской Аравии

Saudi Arabia Employment

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

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Contract of Employment

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

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

A Guide To Saudi Work Visas

Saudi Arabia Immigration

TS

The Sovereign Group

Breach Of Contract: Legal Remedies In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Commercial

Hamad in association with Youssry Saleh & Partners

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

Amendment To The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Employment Regulations

Qatar Employment

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Saudi Labour Law – Developments In 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

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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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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

New DIFC Employment Law: Changes To Employee Visas (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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