The rapid pace in which changes are being implemented in response to the Covid-19 outbreak in the GCC and the different requirements per jurisdiction are becoming challenging for companies to keep up.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (‘MOHRE') has issued, on 26 March 2020, Ministerial Resolution no. 279 of 2020 (the ‘Resolution')

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...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation ("MOHRE") published Ministerial Resolution 279 of 2020 on 26 March 2020, ("MR") to equip both businesses and their employees...

The MR is effective immediately and until such time as the Government's precautionary measures are removed.

Redundancy in the UAE is not formally defined or regulated as a separate termination category. Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 does not use the word redundancy.

Redundancy is one of the most contested and controversial aspects of employment, especially with regards to economies with unfavourable economic climates.

Redundancy is one of the most contested and controversial aspects of employment, especially with regards to economies with unfavourable economic climates.

As schools reduce fees due to demands from parents, some teachers bear the brunt. Teachers have told of forced resignations and pressure to accept lower salaries...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE or Emirates) has come a very long way from its beginnings as a regional trading hub with an economy dominated by pearl harvesting, fishing and local agricultural products.

As cases of Covid-19 continue to rise around the globe, many employees will sadly fall ill with the virus or be required to self-isolate.

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries