This termination, however, will not impact the rightful end of service gratuity of the employee. The employer will have to pay the amount as per UAE Labour Law. Are there any specific laws for private-sector employees in the UAE? Yes, some laws specifically apply to private-sector employees...
This process ensures that employers pay salaries promptly and under UAE labor laws. It’s important to note that MoHRE does not process any transactions or deal with the owners of companies not registered with the WPS until they register in the system. Payment can be in Emirati Dirham, the n...
The UAE Labour Law, officially known as the Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 oversees the rights and obligations of employees in the private sector of the country. If you’re working in the UAE, it’s important to have an understanding of the employment laws and regulations to maintain a good ...
Workers in the public sector are not governed by the UAE Labour Law. They typically enjoy enhanced rights. For example, the public sector employment laws in Dubai allow generous paid bereavement leave in the case of the death of a spouse or relative. Hajj Leave – Pilgrimage Leave Hajj is t...
The UAE introduced a new selection of labour laws for the private sector from February 2, 2022. Here are 10 things UAE F&B and hospitality employers need to know about leave laws in the UAE. 1. At least one paid rest day per week ...
Similarly, Article 16 of the UAE Labour Law[vi] puts an obligation on the employee to not keep personally any original papers or hard or soft copies of documents related to trade secrets without the permission of the employer or its representative. Under Article 44 of the UAE Labour Law, ...
Labour laws have established rules surrounding contract terminations that bound working parties. Legitimate Grounds for Termination Legitimate grounds for terminating contracts in the country include; Mutual agreement by employer and worker, with the latter consent expressed in writing. Some workers (specific...
Laws concerning labour relations, human resources and public holidays in the state were all reviewed and led to this resolution. Public holidays apply to both the private and public sectors in the UAE. The resolution on public holidays will come into effect from Wednesday January 1, 2025. ...
Outlook The judgment strengthens the acceptance of cryptocurrency as a valid form of remuneration that can be claimed in the event of nonpayment by the employer. However, further amendments to existing laws and regulations will be required before cryptocurrencies can be accepted as the s...
In both financial zones, the two Emirates apply special laws that are derived from the English law (or common law system). Both zones also have their own courts where judgments issued by these courts are enforceable and recognized in the main land of the UAE. Our legal services through our...