The Notice Period Under UAE Federal Decree by Law No. (33) of 2021 Regulating Labour Relations.
Background The UAE’s labor laws and regulations have undergone immense changes in the past few years that cater to the ever-growing market demands and its accompanying legal framework. Federal Decree by Law. (33) of 2021 (“2021 law”) which repeals Federal Law No. 8/1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations has introduced significant changes entering into …
Work patterns under the Federal Labour Law
Background: The Covid-19 pandemic and its global implications and fluctuations (the “Covid-19 Implications”) have negatively affected the global economy; however, the said pandemic highlighted several positive points that could not have been raised without the pandemic and the virus exposure all over the world. One of the most important positive points resulted from the Covid-19 …
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Benefit of Justice Principle in Arbitration
Introduction: The Benefit of Justice Principle is deemed a well-established fundamental principle that is frequently applied by courts in different legal systems either common law or civil law courts (the “Benefit of Justice Principle”).
THE APPLICABILITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF CONDITIONAL CLAUSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS UNDER THE UAE LAWS
INTRODUCTION “Conditional Payment Clauses” also generally known as “back to back provisions” commonly form part of the construction contracts[1] in the UAE and are frequently incorporated therein. Generally speaking, such provisions are a common feature of the sub-contractor’s / sub-consultant’s payment terms[2], and subject the payment of the sub-contractor/ sub-consultant to a suspensive condition, e.g. …
UAE Arbitration Law and Public Policy In Relation To The Perspective of Arbitrability Example Of That Concept
The UAE regime governing arbitration was fundamentally altered in 2018. Prior to that date, arbitration was governed under Articles 203 to 218 of the UAE Civil Procedures Law (Book 2).
PRE-CONDITIONS TO ARBITRATION: IS STRICT COMPLIANCE NECESSARY?
Introduction Many dispute resolution clauses, in which arbitration is the agreed mode of dispute resolution, often require that parties – before initiating any arbitration proceedings – either (i) follow a structured mechanism to settle disputes and/or (ii) engage in good faith settlement negotiations with the ultimate aim of resolving their disputes or differences amicably. With …
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I am a Manager I am In Jeopardy
A Manager or a member of board of managers of the Limited Liability Company is considered to be a pillar of the company and its most important employee, thus Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 on Commercial Companies in the United Arab Emirates regulated clearly and in detail a chapter of legal articles regarding the …
UAE Employment Practices and Development Under COVID-19
Work and business concerns in the UAE are getting back to an ever-evolving new normal. The population continues to social distance, wear masks, and the government is now vaccinating to control the spread of the virus.
Foreign Direct Investment under the UAE Federal Commercial Companies Law Amendment
Background: There is no doubt that the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has been one (1) of the most important investment centers and a venue for all the investors around the world. In 2018, the UAE was ranked the 1st Arabian country with respect to the ability of Foreign Direct Investments (“FDI”), and acquired 33.3% of the total …
Foreign Direct Investment under the UAE Federal Commercial Companies Law Amendment
Background: There is no doubt that the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has been one (1) of the most important investment centers and a venue for all the investors around the world. In 2018, the UAE was ranked the 1st Arabian country with respect to the ability of Foreign Direct Investments (“FDI”), and acquired 33.3% of the total …