CJEU Annuls Part of the Adequate Minimum Wages Directive
Published in the Irish Employment Law Journal 2025, volume 22 Issue 4, pgs 98-99. Readers will recall our article in this journal earlier this year¹ on the Opinion of Advocate General Emiliou, in Kingdom of Denmark v European Parliament and Council of the European Union concerning Directive (EU) 2022/2041 on adequate minimum wages in the …
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Advocate General Delivers Controversial Opinion Regarding Minimum Wage Directive
Published in the Irish Employment Law Journal 2025, volume 22 Issue 2, pgs 41-42 Advocate General (“AG”) Nicholas Emiliou delivered his opinion on 14 January 2025 in Kingdom of Denmark v European Parliament and Council of the European Union, a recent action concerning Directive (EU) 2022/2041 on adequate minimum wages in the European Union (the …
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CJEU Rules Employers Are Required To Provide Reasonable Accommodation To Employees Who Are Caregivers Of Their Child With A Disability
Published in the Irish Employment Law Journal 2025, volume 22 Issue 3, pgs 69-71 The Court of Justice of the European Union (the “CJEU”) delivered judgment on 11 September 2025 in the case of G.L. v AB SpA (C-38/24), which concerned a preliminary ruling request from the Supreme Court of Cassation, Italy. The request for …
WRC lifts Statutory Cap of €13,000 in Employment Access Case and awards €40,000 instead
In a recent decision of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in the case of Noel O’Connell v National Council for Special Education (ADJ-00042837), the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) was found to have indirectly discriminated against a deaf applicant for the role of “Advisor Deaf/Hard of Hearing (ISL)”.
Labour Court Upholds Decision of WRC that Company Sick Pay Scheme was less favourable overall than Statutory Sick Pay Scheme.
The Labour Court recently considered an appeal of a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision in Ann Britton v. Amcor Flexibles Ltd ADJ-00050138. The complaint was in relation to the Sick Leave Act 2022 (“the Act”). The WRC Adjudicator had found that the company sick pay scheme (“CSP scheme”) overall was not more beneficial than the …
How a Criminal Lawyer Can Help With Fraud Cases in the UAE
What to Do If You’re Accused of Fraud in the UAE Imagine you’re walking into a busy souk (market), and someone sells you a “genuine” designer bag at half‑the‑price; only later do you discover it’s fake. In the UAE, fraud can look like that: false promises, forged documents, or deceptive schemes. If you’re an expat …
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Inheritance Lawyer in UAE: When Do You Need One?
When do you need an inheritance lawyer in the UAE? Think of passing an estate to your family like handing over a safe deposit box full of valuables: if the key (a valid will) is clear and everyone knows the code, the handover is calm. If you lose the key, the box stays locked. Family …
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How Long Does It Take to Get a Divorce in the UAE? A Guide to Divorce Lawyers in the UAE: Timeline
How Long Will a Divorce Take in the UAE? What Couples Should Expect It can be hard to think about getting a divorce in the UAE, especially if you’re an expat or a couple who doesn’t know much about the local legal system. Clients, couples, and partners often ask us, “How long will the divorce take?”
Overview of Extradition Regulations and Processes in the UAE
Introduction Extradition, a fundamental aspect of international legal cooperation, plays an important role in bringing criminals to justice and maintaining the rule of law. The Extradition Law and proceedings in the UAE, as outlined in Federal Law No. 39/2006 and amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2023, establish a comprehensive framework for managing extradition petitions and …
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CHILD CUSTODY UNDER UAE LAW
AGE LIMITS, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The United Arab Emirates has brought about sweeping changes in Family Law, particularly under divorce, alimony and child custody rights. In this article, we will analyse the new laws regarding child custody under the UAE Family Law for Muslims and Non-Muslims.