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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.

Wage Protection System Coming Into Effect In Bahrain

Bahrain's roll-out of the Wage Protection System marks a pivotal shift in payroll governance and labour-market supervision.

Bahrain Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What Leave Are Employees Entitled To Under UAE Labour Law?

The UAE leads the GCC region with its robust framework of employee leave entitlements, provided for under Articles 28 to 32 of the UAE Federal Labour Law (Decree Law No. 33 of 2021) and it's 2022 Executive Regulations, which govern the labour rights of employees in the private sector.

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

Regulating Outsourced Labor And Secondment In Saudi Arabia: A Practical Framework

Many entities, contractors, and operational businesses in Saudi Arabia rely, formally or informally, on placing non-Saudi employees at another entity's premises to deliver services, cover project peaks...

Saudi Arabia Employment

BA

BSA Law

Employee Rights & Employer Obligations | Egypt Labour Law 14 Of 2025

In light of rapid economic and legislative changes, the need for a contemporary legal framework that regulates labour relations, achieving both justice and stability, has become urgent.

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

New MHRSD Rules On Outsourcing Non-Saudi Labour Through The Ajeer Program: Implemented As Of 26 January 2026

Saudi Arabia Employment

ZC

Zamakhchary & Co (Z&Co)

حقوق العامل في قانون العمل الجديد 14 لسنة 2026 | التزامات صاحب العمل

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Foreign Work Permits In Egypt | Legal Requirements Under Resolution 279 Of 2025

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

ترخيص عمل الأجانب في مصر 2025 | الضوابط والإجراءات الكاملة وفق القرار 279

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

End Of Service Benefits In The UAE: What Employers And Employees Should Know

United Arab Emirates Employment

HA

HAS Law Firm

Egypt Issues Package Of Ministerial Decrees Overhauling Labour Law Administration And Enforcement

Egypt Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Ministerial Decree Setting Official Paid Holidays For Workers No. 294 Of 2025

Egypt Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Ministerial Decree No. 346 Of 2025 Specifying Christian Workers' Religious Holidays

Egypt Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Ministerial Decree No. 320 Of 2025 — Rules For Assigning Night And Off-Hours Inspections Of Workplaces

Egypt Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Ministerial Decree No. 299 Of 2025 — Formation And Operating Rules Of The Amicable Settlement Committee

Egypt Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

The Growing Importance Of AML, And UBO Compliance For UAE Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

حقوق العامل في قانون العمل الجديد 14 لسنة 2026 | التزامات صاحب العمل

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

What Leave Are Employees Entitled To Under UAE Labour Law?

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Major Changes In UAE Media Regulations 2025 | Updated Fines & Rules (Video)

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Labour and Employment

Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Employee Rights & Employer Obligations | Egypt Labour Law 14 Of 2025

In light of rapid economic and legislative changes, the need for a contemporary legal framework that regulates labour relations, achieving both justice and stability, has become urgent.

Egypt Employment

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

State Of Qatar/Qatar Financial Centre 2025 Roundup – What Employers Need To Know

Qatar introduced significant employment law reforms in 2025 which have a material impact on employers in Qatar, including Qatar Financial Centre. These changes reflect the government's commitment to enhancing employment...

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

New MoHRE Guidance On The UAE's Alternative End‑of‑Service Benefits Scheme

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has recently issued new guidance on the voluntary alternative end-of-service benefits (EOSB)...

United Arab Emirates Employment

B

Bracewell

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

Qatar Employment

SA

Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners

Translation Of Law No. 148 Of 2019

Egypt Insurance

Ai

Andersen in Egypt

The Top 5 Insights Series – The Oman Personal Income Tax Law

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Social Insurance Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Legal Implications Of Contract Termination Under Saudi Labor Law Articles 74 And 77

Saudi Arabia Employment

AHYSP

Qatar – 2025 Employment Updates

Qatar Employment

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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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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Employment Litigation/ Tribunals

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

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

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Saudi Arabia Employment

Dossary Law Firm

Saudi Labour Law – Developments In 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

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

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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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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

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