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    Top 5 Differences Of The New Labour Law

    41 years and 5 months was the time period between Federal Law No. 8/1980 (the "Old Labour Law") and Decree Law No. 33/2021 (the "New Labour Law"). In this article we are highlighting...
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    HAS Law Firm
    HAS Law Firm
  • Article

    Compensation For Arbitrary Dismissal Between The New Labor Law And Recent Precedents

    "Pacta sunt servanda" or "agreements must be kept", is a fundamental general principle of law in both common and civil jurisdictions, which simply indicates that agreements should be binding...
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
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Know Your Rights - What To Do When A Work Contract Is Bad

Dubai: If you have accepted a job offer but are unhappy with the final contract offered to you, what are your options to refuse the job contract? This was the query raised by a Gulf News reader.
United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
Dr Hassan Elhais
Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    New DIFC Employment Law, Law No.2 Of 2019

    The Vice president and Prime Minister of UAE, His Highness Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum enacted the new Employment Law, Law No.2 on Wednesday 2019.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
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    Social Media Policies

    With the increasing use of social media, employers need policies which provide guidelines and recommendations for their employees when using it. As a rule, social media platforms are always viewed as public activities.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Article

    UAE Labour Law: Work Injuries And Occupational Disease

    The UAE government, primarily through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationships...
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    UAE To Introduce Fines For Failure To Meet Emiratisation Requirements: Key Points To Note

    From January 2023, private sector firms will be subject to heavy fines for every Emirati national not employed in accordance with the relevant Emiratisation regime, ...
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Gowling WLG
    Gowling WLG
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    Unlimited Employment Contract Has Been Removed From The Federal Labour Law No 33 In The Year 2021

    The most significant change that happened according to THE NEW FEDERAL LABOUR LAW NO 33 of the YEAR 2021 is removing the unlimited employment contract and stipulating only a limited employment contract.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Rousan & Associates
    Rousan & Associates
  • Article

    What's Ahead For UAE Employees: Long Term Incentives?

    The employment environment in the UAE has settled and the widespread terminations of a few years ago have passed.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
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    When Does An Employee's Right To Claim Labour Entitlements Lapse?Legislative Amendments And Recent Judicial Trends Grant Employees Broader Protection And A Longer Period To Claim Their Rights

    The issue of the lapse of an employee's right to claim labour entitlements is one of the most complex matters in practical application and employment relationships.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Article

    Your Boss Is Stalking You - What Can You Do?

    Dubai: Workers in the UAE are protected under various provisions within UAE's laws, including the Labour Law as well as the Federal Penal Code
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Don't get caught out - extended summertime working restrictions throughout the UAE

    Since 2006, the UAE Ministry of Labour has issued an annual Resolution setting out working restrictions during the summer period
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
  • Article

    Expected Labour Law Changes In UAE

    Online registration requirement: As of January 1, 2017, companies with over 1,000 staff must register with Tas'heel online. 'Tas'heel' is the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation service provider, which processes work permits.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    iGlobal Law
    iGlobal Law
  • Article

    How To Claim ILOE Insurance After Termination Of Employment In UAE?

    In accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 13/2022, which establishes the Unemployment Insurance Scheme in the UAE, individuals can claim Insurance for Loss of Employment to navigate post-termination situations.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    New UAE Labour Law Rules For 2016 (Ministerial Decrees)

    The UAE Ministry of Labour ("the Ministry") has issued a new set of rules promulgated through new Ministerial Decrees:
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Kennedys
    Kennedys
  • Article

    Subscription To Unemployment Insurance Now Mandatory For UAE Employees

    The Federal Decree Law No. 13 of 2022 (the "Federal Law") concerning the Unemployment Insurance Scheme (the "Scheme") and the Cabinet Decision No. 97 of 2022 concerning the Mechanisms...
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Gowling WLG
    Gowling WLG
  • Article

    UAE Government Expands Salary Support Scheme For Citizens In Private Sector

    The UAE government recently announced a decision to further expand salary support for nationals under the UAE national Salary Support Scheme.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Ius Laboris
    Ius Laboris
  • Article

    UAE Labour Laws: Safeguarding Employees From Discrimination

    The UAE has witnessed significant developments in its labour laws to promote fair and just employment practices. One important aspect of this law...
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Labor Market Testing Required For All Mainland Companies And New Testing Option Introduced

    MOHRE has expanded the labor market testing requirement to companies of all sizes and introduced an alternate labor market test, causing employers in mainland United Arab Emirates to experience delays ...
    United Arab EmiratesLaw Practice Management
    Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
    Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
  • Article

    Do UAE Anti-Smoking Rules Include Vaping In Workplace Environments?

    The UAE has taken significant steps to regulate the consumption of tobacco and tobacco-related products, including electronic nicotine devices like vapes, through its anti-smoking laws.
    United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
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