Employment Labour Law

The new law is part of the UAE government\’s efforts to create a competitive work environmentUAE President H. H Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a new order to protect employee s\’ rights and introduce a new leave policy to control employment relations in the private sector, including part-time and temporary jobs. The Federal

Termination of employment contract The employment contract shall be terminated on the following grounds: By mutual agreement of the parties. Upon expiry of the term specified in the contract At the will of either party to an unlimited term contract, provided that the provisions of this law concerning the notice and the valid grounds of

There are currently no specific laws on Employee monitoring in the UAE. However, employee consent should be given before any form of monitoring is carried out.  Federal Law No.(5) of 2012 (Anti-Cyber Crime Law) Article 21 of the law makes one liable if he uses an electronic information system or any information technology means for

Theoretically, Article 127 of the Labour of UAE Federal Law 8 of 1980 provides that an employer may agree on a post-contractual non-competition clause with an employee who, due to their employment with the employer, has knowledge of the clients of the employer or confidential information or business secrets, as long as the non-compete duration

Post-termination restrictions If a company grants an employee access to confidential information, know-how, or its customer base, it is usually in the employer’s interest to prevent the employee from taking advantage of such knowledge and seeking employment with a competitor. The employer can try to prevent this risk by agreeing on a non-competition clause that

Abu Dhabi Global Market is an international financial centre and free zone located on Al Maryah Island in the United Arab Emirate’s capital Abu Dhabi. Objectives of the Regulation For the betterment of the working conditions of the employees. For balance of rights and obligations between the employer and employee. To foster the employment opportunities.

Understanding your employee rights is an essential part of living and working in the UAE. In case you are injured while on duty, you need to immediately report your supervisor about the injury caused.   Sometimes the worker can get injured while on duty. In this scenario, the employer shall immediately notify the police department,

Some employees doesn\’t discern their rights upon the termination of their employment contracts; therefore, the labor law needs to be rigorously considered. Cases filed by employees or their beneficiaries under this law shall be exempted from court fees upto AED 100,000 claim at all stages of litigation and execution and shall be expeditiously heard. This