Around 80% of the UAE population have come to the country to work. BSA experts, Abdullah Ishnaneh, Rima Mrad and Shaikha Al Shamsi contributes to the Emirates Law expert panel

How can I authorize a friend to handle my legal matters on my behalf in the UAE? Check out this wonderful 2D animated video, prepared by Dr. Hassan Elhais...

The Abu Dhabi Global Market has issued new employment regulations, which will come into effect on 1 January 2020 and repeal the existing 2015 employment regulations.

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched a new automated system to complete employment contracts with foreign nationals. The system can be used for issuing...

Companies will now find it easier to transfer between Dubai's free zones while employees may soon have a unified labour contract.

Business practices are changing. Markets are becoming more global and employees are on the move around the world. Employees are key assets driving sales, productivity and profit over different markets.

Hiring staff or renewing employee contracts in the UAE? Download our briefing table which outlines the key features of the new Labour Law.

Kuwait has just released a new executive bylaw on conflict of interest, namely Executive Bylaw of Law Number 13/2018.

As part of establishing the new system, the Ministry requires all employment relationships to be governed by new standard form electronic employment contracts (e-Contracts)...

The following update provides an overview of Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2022 concerning amending some provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 regarding the regulation of labour relations

New law on regulations of labor relations in the private sector  

Amidst unprecedented times, arising from the global pandemic, the MoHRE has been quick to react by issuing a resolution which came into effect on 26th March, 2020.

The Federal Law No 8, for 1980, on ‘Regulation of Labour Relations' commonly referred to as the ‘UAE Labour law', states certain specific grounds upon which an employee can be terminated...

The Dubai government announced, on 6 March, the launch of its new ‘Work Bundle' platform, which is designed to "facilitate, simplify and shorten the procedures for residency and work permits in the country."

In line with the UAE Emiratisation requirements for mainland companies with more than 20 employees to hire Emirati staff, all UAE mainland companies are required to register their UAE National employees...

Whilst many employers in the UAE will be required to issue standard form contracts (either those by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, or by a free zone authority)...

And by virtue of Law No.8 of the Federal Law of 1980, probation period for employees cannot exceed a period of six months.

Employment relationships in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 on Regulation of Labour Relations, with implementing regulations provided by Cabinet Decision No. 1/2022.

Navigating the particulars of a labour dispute and the subsequent court decision is an important aspect of employment relationships.

Part-time employment is becoming increasingly common in the modern workforce, offering flexibility for both employers and workers. In the UAE the legal framework governing part-time employment...