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Many global UK and US companies, in an effort to make diversity a business imperative, have adopted management-driven programmes and diversity initiatives aimed at prohibiting discrimination on the basis of an employee's membership of a protected class.

In this article, Rebecca Ford, partner in Clyde & Co's Dubai office considers the key rules and the potential impact of the new legislation, and implications for employers.

On 20 July 2015, the UAE announced its adoption of a Federal Law, Law No 2 of 2015 on Preventing Discrimination and Hatred.

The Ministry of Human Resources has recently issued a string of new ministerial resolutions and decrees designed to address gaps in the employment regulatory framework and reinforce existing legislation...

The 2010 Football World Cup kicks off on 11 June 2010 and the hype surrounding it is reaching all corners of the world, including the UAE. It is likely that your workplace will have at least one football fan among its staff.

As the ongoing regional tensions continue to weigh on sectors from hospitality and events to retail and logistics, several employers across the UAE are having to make tough decisions.

Effective health and safety management is a cornerstone of responsible business practice and legal compliance in the UAE.

The rules governing salary payment in the UAE private sector have changed. Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) and in force from 1 June 2026...

Media outlets in the UAE and elsewhere have picked up on a variety of recent stories regarding the use of social media in the UAE.

The UAE has embarked on a significant initiative to ensure equitable treatment for Domestic Workers through the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 9/2022 Concerning Domestic Workers...

The basis of Saudi Arabia's employment legislative framework is on two pillars. The first pillar is the Royal Decree number M/51 23 Sha'ban 1426/27 September 2005

Dubai: With the start of Ramadan, companies in the UAE are required to reduce work timings for employees by two hours every day.

The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a prime investment destination, attracting a diverse workforce and intensifying labor market competition. As employment opportunities expand...

Resignation is a fundamental aspect of the employment relationship in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), regulated under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021...

The 2024 ruling by the Dubai Court of First Instance affirms the legality of paying salaries in cryptocurrency under employment contracts, reflecting a shift in the UAE judiciary's approach to

The UAE has a high percentage of working women which statistics recognise as an important and productive workforce.

The Ministry of Labour has introduced five new work permits.