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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.

Saudi Arabia Enables Direct Wage Enforcement For Unpaid Employees

Saudi Arabia is set to introduce another e-government solution to simplify the process for employees in Saudi Arabia to claim and recover unpaid wages from their employers.

Saudi Arabia Employment

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

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

Labor Lawyer In Egypt: Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Labour relationships constitute the backbone of any successful company.

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Labor And Employment Dispute Litigation In Egypt

In the current working environment, conflicts between employers and employees are nearly unavoidable.

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Employment Of Domestic Workers In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Ministry Of Labour Releases Remote Work Regulations In Oman

Oman Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Oman Announces Regulations Surrounding Remote Working

Oman Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Employment Lawyer In Egypt | Sadany & Partners Law Firm And Legal Consultations

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

New Ministerial Decision On Remote Work In Oman

Oman Employment

Bait Al Qanoon

Iraq Enforces 80/20 Labor Quota: New Rules For Hiring Foreign Workers

Iraq Employment

AL

ALSAIF Law Firm

Translation Of Labor Law No. 14 Of 2025

Egypt Employment

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

Disputes With Employees

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

Understanding The New Employers' Awareness Kit: A Practical Guide For UAE Businesses

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Recent Employment Developments In KSA

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Preventive Settlement And Restructuring Procedures Under The UAE Bankruptcy Laws (Video)

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

On-Chain And Enforceable: The SCA's Tokenization Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

ADGM FSRA Proposes New Rules For Fiat-Referenced Tokens

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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Labour and Employment

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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Employee Benefits & Compensation

Saudi Arabia Enables Direct Wage Enforcement For Unpaid Employees

Saudi Arabia is set to introduce another e-government solution to simplify the process for employees in Saudi Arabia to claim and recover unpaid wages from their employers.

Saudi Arabia Employment

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Saudi Citizenship And Residency In 2025: Understand The Rules And Opportunities

Saudi Arabia has become a magnet for expatriates seeking opportunities in business, employment, and investment.

Saudi Arabia Immigration

AHYSP

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

Labor Lawyer In Egypt: Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Employment Of Domestic Workers In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

The Ministry Of Labour Releases Remote Work Regulations In Oman

Oman Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Employment Lawyer In Egypt | Sadany & Partners Law Firm And Legal Consultations

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Praxis Strengthens Global Reach As Dominic De Mariveles Relocates To UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Praxis

Translation Of Law No. 148 Of 2019

Egypt Insurance

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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Health & Safety

Oman Announces Regulations Surrounding Remote Working

On 31 August 2025, the Oman Ministry of Labour issued a new Ministerial Decision (523 of 2025) (the "Decision") which amends the Oman Labour Law...

Oman Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Understanding The New Employers' Awareness Kit: A Practical Guide For UAE Businesses

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation ("MoHRE") has introduced the New Employers' Awareness Kit (the "Kit") to provide employers in the United Arab Emirates with a comprehensive...

United Arab Emirates Employment

BA

BSA Law

Key Health And Safety Considerations In The Workplace

Effective health and safety management is a cornerstone of responsible business practice and legal compliance in the UAE.

United Arab Emirates Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

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

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

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

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

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

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development ("MHRSD") has introduced a number of recent regulatory changes which may impact the operations of a number of employers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA"), aligning with Vision 2030 objectives

Saudi Arabia Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

Lebanon's labor market is undergoing profound shifts driven by rapid technological advancement, recurring crises, and evolving institutional needs.

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

Israeli Court Rules On Cameras In The Workplace

Israel Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Egypt's New Labour Law No. 14 Of 2025

Egypt Employment

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

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Latest Videos

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