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ARTICLE · 19 APRIL 2024

Changes To Labour Complaint Process: MOHRE Now Making Decisions

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In a significant update to the regulation of labour relations, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has been authorized to make decisions in individual labour disputes.

United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
Hassan Elhais
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In a significant update to the regulation of labour relations, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has been authorized to make decisions in individual labour disputes. This pivotal change, enacted through Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021, has far-reaching implications for both employers and workers in the UAE.

Amendments to the UAE Labour Code, specifically Article 54, redefine the process by which disputes regarding rights under the Decree Law are resolved. Previously, such disputes were typically handled through legal channels. However, with the implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2023, MOHRE now plays a central role in resolving these conflicts.

Under the amended Article 54, parties to a dispute – whether employers, workers, or beneficiaries – are required to submit their grievances to MOHRE for examination. This marks a shift towards a more unified and efficient approach to dispute resolution. MOHRE is tasked with reviewing the

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