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Law Firms in Dubai
04 Sep 2024

Understanding Qatar’s Employment Law

Understanding Qatar’s Employment Law Qatar’s Labour Law is a comprehensive framework designed to regulate the relationship between employers and employees within the country. Governed by Law No. 14 of 2004, it establishes the legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations for both parties, ensuring fair labor practices and protecting workers' rights. The…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
01 May 2024

Navigating the 2024 UAE Labor Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses and HR Professionals

Navigating the 2024 UAE Labor Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses and HR Professionals The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long stood as a beacon of economic prosperity and growth in the Middle East, propelled by its visionary leadership and commitment to innovation. Central to the UAE's economic success is…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
27 Apr 2024

Navigating the 2024 UAE Labor Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses and HR Professionals

Navigating the 2024 UAE Labor Law: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses and HR Professionals The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long stood as a beacon of economic prosperity and growth in the Middle East, propelled by its visionary leadership and commitment to innovation. Central to the UAE's economic success is…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
27 Feb 2024

UAE's New Insurance Law of 2023 and Its Notable Changes

UAE's New Insurance Law of 2023 and Its Notable Changes The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently implemented a significant overhaul of its insurance sector regulatory framework through the introduction of Federal Law No. 48 of 2023, also known as the New Insurance Law. This law, which took effect on…

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Criminal Lawyers in Dubai
20 Feb 2024

Qatar's Labour Law

Qatar's Labour Law Qatar, with its flourishing economy, vibrant culture, and modern lifestyle, has become a magnet for expatriate workers from around the globe. However, the allure of working in this prosperous nation comes hand in hand with a set of rules and regulations outlined in the Qatar Labour Law.…

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Law Firms in Dubai
03 Feb 2024

UAE Introduces Private Teacher Work Permit to Regulate and Foster Learning

UAE Introduces Private Teacher Work Permit to Regulate and Foster Learning On December 18, 2023, the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative the Private Teacher Work Permit. This innovative permit system is designed…

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Lawyers in Dubai
27 Dec 2023

UAE’s New Pension Law

UAE’s New Pension Law The new Federal Decree Law No. (57) of 2023 introduced by the General Pension and Social Security Authority in the UAE aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the country's pension and social security systems. Applicability and Transition The effective date of the new law…

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Employment Laws in UAE
25 Aug 2021

Redundancy under Labor Laws in UAE

Redundancy under Labor Laws in the UAE The primary legislation regulating workplace relations in the United Arab Emirates is Law Number 8 of 1980 on labor relations, as revised by Federal Laws Number 24 of 1981, Number 15 of 1985, Number 12 of 1986, Number 8 of 2007 and Number…

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corporate lawyers in Dubai
13 Sep 2020

Challenging Expert Appointment in the UAE

Challenging Expert Appointment in the UAE The appointment of an expert in UAE (United Arab Emirates) can be challenged on the basis that the expert failed to carry out his duties in an impartial manner or without prejudice to either one of the parties. The expert appointed has to at…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
30 Jun 2020

Sweat Equity Shares

Sweat Equity Shares A Achar “A small piece of a big pie is better than a large piece of a small pie.” Those who embrace this adage willfully are the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in the world. If your heroes are the likes of Zuckerberg, Bezos, Gates, or Musk,…

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Employment Laws in UAE
31 Dec 2019

Collective Bargaining Instruments and its implementation Challenge

"Collective Bargaining Instruments and its implementation Challenge" Introduction For running a successful business, among other things, it is vital to have good relations between an employer and his employees. To uphold those good relations, it is further essential that industrial disputes, i.e. conflicts or disputes between an employer and an…

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Employment Laws in UAE
14 Oct 2019

Redundancy of Employment : English Law

Redundancy of Employment Redundancy is one of the most contested and controversial aspects of employment, especially with regards to economies with unfavourable economic climates. Many employers may sometimes be faced with the unfortunate challenge of instituting changes into their business and their business practices in order to reduce operating costs…

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labour law of UAE
17 Mar 2019

Employee's Rights Under UAE Law & International Conventions

A Global View on Workers Rights with Special Emphasis on the UAE Laws “Workers' rights should be a central focus of development” – Joseph Stiglitz   It is often said that workers rights are human rights. The statement expresses the importance of the protection of workers or labours in the…

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labour law of UAE
26 Jan 2019

Understanding and Avoiding Immigration and Labour Bans in the UAE

Understanding and Avoiding Immigration and Labour Bans in the UAE In the United Arab Emirates, two significant categories of visa bans exist a labor ban and an immigration ban. Although these injunctions have been employed by the Ministry of Labour (and now Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) for decades,…

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