In this podcast, Sara Khoja, Employment Partner and Sarah Christiansen, Christiansen HR Consultancy, discuss the issues surrounding line managers responsibility for their team and performance...

As part of the UAE government's policy to provide job opportunities to UAE nationals in the private sector, representatives from Tas'heel have confirmed that the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced a requirement.

Mainland companies in the private sector in the United Arab Emirates with 50 or more employees are reminded that they must increase their current Emiratization rate by an additional 1% by June 30, 2024...

A recent circular from the Notary Public in Dubai confirmed that due to COVID-19 all Notary Public services, in all branches, would cease up till the 9th April 2020. Up until this date it has been confirmed...

The ‘Legal Clinic' organised by BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (BSA) in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has witnessed great success, attracting many customers seeking free legal advice.

International law firm Withers is set to open a tax office in Dubai's prestigious Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with the hire of tax specialist Stijn Janssen, following regulatory approval.

The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending specific provisions of the Federal Decree-Law Regarding the Regulation of the Employment Relationship, known as the "UAE Labour Law".

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation ("MOHRE") has issued Federal Law No. 33 of 2021, UAE Labour Law ("New Law").

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 ...

In today's globalised world, it's important to have cultural awareness when conducting business outside of your home country or with people from diverse backgrounds.

In the convoluted arena of legal affairs, be it a civil issue, criminal matter, business agreement, or domestic problem, the significance of seeking an experienced attorney cannot be exaggerated.

Proper shift management helps organizations plan and set employee hours, determine appropriate shift lengths, and communicate scheduling policies. All of these processes can directly affect cost...

As dealmaking becomes more complex and fast-paced in the competitive business world, traditional due diligence models often fall short of their expectations.

In June 2022, we produced an article regarding Emiratisation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Emiratisation is an initiative by the UAE Government to increase the employment of UAE nationals...

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recently issued new implementation rules with respect to Article 14 of the UAE Federal Labour Relations Act No. 8 of 1980, known as the "Emiratisation Program – Tawteen," ...

A recruitment agency owner who was accused of recruiting domestic workers without a licence, was acquitted by a Dubai court based on discrepancies in charges.

The UAE has so many strengths as a place to work and play, it's easy for companies to lose sight of the complexities involved in hiring and maintaining talent in the country.

Residents who need to consult with a lawyer on any legal matter but have no means to do so may take advantage of a free legal clinic on December 17 at the Dubai Land Department.

On 04 April 2018, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization issued a groundbreaking Ministerial Decision No. 212 of 2018 on the regulations relating to the employment of UAE nationals...

Employment contracts in free zones are issued and attested by the relevant free zone authority, not by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).