Impact On Working Hours During Ramadan Due To Covid-19
Although the timings in Ramadan period has been reduced and the government has removed some restrictions over travel, it is yet not safe to travel freely and it is always recommended to move out of the house only when it is necessary to prevent any further spread of the virus.
DIFC Employment Law (DIFC Law 2/2019)
On and from August 28, 2019, DIFC will see the light of the new Employment law, which applies to employers and employees, including seconded, part-time and short-term employees. This new Law will certainly catapult DIFC to the most sophisticated common law jurisdiction both in UAE and outside. The new Law will replace the current DIFC …
Covid-19 Impact On Rental Contracts In UAE
In this pandemic situation, preserving good health of residents is indeed, yet not only the primary concern of the government of UAE as they are still issuing circulars with an intention to ease the situation of most of residents or foreign expatriates in UAE by allowing some relaxation in rental contracts.
Measures of UAE Ministry Of Labor To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus
MOHRE has issued this Resolution in line with the UAE Labor Law and to safeguard the interest of employers and employees during this pandemic.
Me or Them is the Ethical Test in Crisis
It is the moment of truth when our morals and business opportunities are evaluated by ethics, humanity and wellbeing of our businesses. This moment is examined and evaluated by internal and external factor but nonetheless based on and are connected with timely and effectiveness of such decision. In today’s world the real threat to our …
Salient Q&A on the impact of COVID-19 on the labor market in the UAE
During this critical time of COVID-19, employers are now scrambling to figure out how to keep the workflow going. Many organizations are considering layoffs and pay-cuts to ensure they make it through the COVID-19 economic crisis. At this point, the employees fear to lose their jobs and feel helpless.
10 Things to Know about the NEW Ministerial Resolution on Employment and COVID 19
COVID-19 outbreak and the precautionary measures have affected the UAE private sector massively. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recently issued a new Ministerial Resolution clarifying the actions that would protect both the businesses and their employees. In the below article our Associate, Dr. Laura Voda, talks about the new Resolution No. 279 of 2020.
Things to Know about the “Early Leave” Initiative in UAE
The “Early Leave” initiative that has been launched recently by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, in cooperation with the Emirates Identity Authority – EIDA and Citizenship, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the General Civil Aviation Authority, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority.
Now it is the time for Restructuring
The word “Restructuring” is the most spoken phrase in the corporate lifetimes and arguably the least understood by the company’s management. As restructuring in many of these entities is not connected with the future planning of the organization but it is in many cases has been associated with the action to be taken after the …
Is the Positive List an FDI Economic or Legal Game Changer
Once again, the United Arab Emirates proves itself as the Middle East friendliest investments market. The pass of the investments Positive List by the Federal Ministerial Cabinet is a clear indication that UAE economy planners do understand that in this new world order, open market strategy is the only way to go to achieve a …
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