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Everything You Should Know About Employment Pass (EP) Eligibility Under The COMPASS Framework

Singapore continues to be a global business hub, attracting growing businesses with its enriched commercial ecosystem. Businesses planning to hire foreign professionals must be aware of the latest eligibility requirements for the employment pass in Singapore...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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IMC Group

Know Your Legal Rights Against Sexual Harassment

Such obstinate and malignant actions often rely on pervasive beliefs embedded in a given society that might inadvertently condone maltreatment against women. How does a civilized society condone such behavior?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Termination Of Employment In The UAE

Employment may be terminated by mutual written agreement, upon the expiry of its fixed term, or at the request of either party if legal requirements or notice periods are met.

United Arab Emirates Employment

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GRATA International

ADGM's New Employment Regulations: An Alignment With Global Standards

The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") has revamped its labour law with the introduction of the Employment Regulations 2024 ("Regulations") published on 3 January 2025...

United Arab Emirates Employment

TLP Advisors

Understanding Business Regulations And Bonuses Under UAE Labor Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Sohaibani & Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Key Provisions Of The Newly Issued ADGM Employment Regulations 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants

Overview Of ADGM's New Whistleblowing Framework

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Saudi Labour Law – Developments In 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

UAE Introduces New Amendments To Its Employment Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

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BSA Law

Key Updates To The UAE Labour Law: 2024 Amendments Explained

United Arab Emirates Employment

TLP Advisors

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Fragomen

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

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The Sovereign Group

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

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The Sovereign Group

Expanding The UAE's Corporate Tax Exemption Framework

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Cavenwell Group

Credit Card Litigation In The UAE | Merchant Disputes & Chargebacks (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Gupta Brothers Arrested In Dubai, Understanding The UAE's Extradition Process (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

In the current competitive business world, legal know-how is not a luxury but a necessity.

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Termination Of Employment In The UAE

Employment may be terminated by mutual written agreement, upon the expiry of its fixed term, or at the request of either party if legal requirements or notice periods are met.

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Dubai Court Embraces Crypto: Employment Salaries May Now Be Payable In Cryptocurrencies

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

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The Sovereign Group

UAE's Cryptocurrency Salary Revolution: A 2024 Legal Milestone

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Know Your Legal Rights Against Sexual Harassment

Such obstinate and malignant actions often rely on pervasive beliefs embedded in a given society that might inadvertently condone maltreatment against women. How does a civilized society condone such behavior?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

ADGM's New Employment Regulations: An Alignment With Global Standards

The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") has revamped its labour law with the introduction of the Employment Regulations 2024 ("Regulations") published on 3 January 2025...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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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

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Understanding UAE Guidelines For Reporting Hate And Discrimination Incidents

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New UAE Law Aims To Protect Employee Mental Health Rights

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Morgan Lewis

UAE Introduces New Laws Against Religious Defamation And Extremism

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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

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

Authorities in the following countries have announced new deadlines for employers to update their employees' salary details for pension and salary payment purposes...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Fragomen

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

All full-time employees working in the UAE, whether UAE nationals or foreign employees, are entitled to receive ‘end of service benefits' at the end of service, subject to conditions, under Article 51...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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The Sovereign Group

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

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Fragomen

Amendment To The DIFC Employment Law

United Arab Emirates Employment

Dentons

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Employment

Clyde & Co LLP

The New DIFC Amendment Laws For 2024

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants

Mandatory UAE National Pensions – GPSSA And ADPF

United Arab Emirates Employment

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The Sovereign Group

Can Banks Deduct Money From End-of-Service Benefits To Cover Default Payments On A Personal Loan In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

How Labour Lawyers Can Help Resolve Employment Disputes Effectively?

Employment disputes form part and parcel of workplace culture, and they are likely to be on matters of wrongful dismissal, discrimination, unpaid wages, or contractual disagreement.

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MIO Law Firm

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

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Clyde & Co LLP

Disciplinary Action And Arbitrary Dismissal In The UAE

The following article looks at discrepancies between the new laws on unfair dismissal and recent precedents.

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BSA Law

Is Your Dismissal Arbitrary Under UAE Law?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

I Was Fired Before I Even Started Work - What Can I Do?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Termination In Case Of Terminal Illness, UAE

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STA Law Firm

Coronavirus In UAE: Preparing For Salary Cuts, Unpaid Leave, Unfair Dismissal

United Arab Emirates Coronavirus

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BSA Law

Can Employers Terminate Employees Due To COVID-19?

United Arab Emirates Coronavirus

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BSA Law

Can I Sue My Employer For Wrongful Termination?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Know Your Legal Rights Against Sexual Harassment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Clyde & Co

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

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Clyde & Co

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

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