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ARTICLE · 29 SEPTEMBER 2010

Topical Employment Issues In The UAE

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Ensure that your company has clear annual leave, absence and disciplinary policies in place and managers know how to follow such procedures; and Consider preparing additional policies such as alternative working arrangements for employees who are unable to return to work on time due to potential travel disruption.

United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HR
Natalie Morrison
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Ensure that your company has clear annual leave, absence and disciplinary policies in place and managers know how to follow such procedures; and Consider preparing additional policies such as alternative working arrangements for employees who are unable to return to work on time due to potential travel disruption.

Whether your business operates in a free zone or non-free zone area in the UAE or the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC"), your business may encounter summer or annual leave issues and you should ensure that managers know how to approach the following:

  • Application of the company's annual leave policy; and
  • What to do in the event of unauthorised absence or late return from annual leave.

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