Each of the individual documents are available to view as a pdf online, or to download and print. The new uae labour law that has come into effect changes 3 main aspects of the uae labour law. Just a few days ago, my hr manager told me the company is cutting costs, which will. Unregistered agreements do not attract the protection of the agency law. Speaking of the law of the united arab emirates please be advised that provision v to article 905 of the uae civil transactions law sets out that every employee must refrain from disclosing the industrial and trade secrets of the employer even after expiry of the contract as required by the agreement or custom. Ministry of justice, united arab emirates pdf in arabic pdf in arabic doc.
However, the company settled the dues as per uae labour law. Pdf wage protection systems and programmes in the gcc gulf. Free zones in the uae some or all, check are not covered by uae labour law unless both employee and employer agree that it applies ref. Search for labour law uae pdf download in our website welcome to, your partner for building up a career in dubai uae which also includes other areas of united arab emirates uae like sharjah, abu dhabi, al ain, ras al khaimah, fujairah, um al quwain.
Natlex, the ilos database featuring national laws on. You can find information pertaining to united arab emirates labor law both in the private sector and public sector as promulgated by the ministry of labour. Al madeena supermarket, al nahda2, qusais, dubai, united arab emirates tel. Main points of new uae labour law anjula 2017 0411t05. Following are the official uae labor law pdf articles that should be follow by both employer and employee which includes the full details of employment contract of workers, salaries of workers, occupational injuries during work, end of service gratuity, working hours, annual leaves, termination, resignation and much more. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Others may not by employed in the united arab emirates except as provided for in this law and its executive orders. The job offer letter submitted by the employer must abide with the standard employment contract as specified by the ministry of labour in order for the employer to get a. In the uae, all matters concerning employeremployee relationships are, as a general rule, governed by the labour law of 1980. The executive regulations in relation to the uae competition law came into force on 27 october 2014. Hadef in the courts uae law firm in dubai and abu dhabi. The subject of labor law in the uae alone is itself a vast topic, as the relevant legislation is not contained within one statute but a collection of applicable laws, provisions, and amendments. Any human effort, whether intellectual, technical or physical exerted in return for a wage. Uae labour law download uae labor law pdf uae labours.
We, mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, ruler of dubai. Overview of confidentiality in labor law sta law firm. Magazine 2012 award boutique tax law, firm of the year in the uae article 121 uae labour law feb 05. Domestic workers rights bill a step forward human rights. New ministerial decrees issued by the uae ministry of labour mol on the 27th of september 2015 contain a new set of rules for the labour market. Payment of bonus is employers discretion news khaleej. I searched and referenced many places and i am happy to say that i have found an arabic version of uae labour law which you can download below. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the uae, such as the jebel ali free zone.
Welcome to the united arab emirates labor law website. The resignation of an employee is valid under all circumstances and even where the employer does not approve of the resignation, the labour law does not require nita maru 2017 1105t07. Providing that the employee has been employed for at least 1 year and has met the required notification requirements specified in the law, she will be entitled to a minimum maternity leave of 65 working days. Uae labour law login register for jobs jobs by country. Non nationals may not engage in any work within the state except in accordance with the conditions stipulated in this law and its executive orders. Here you can find information pertaining to the united arab emirates labor law both in the private sector and public sector as promulgated by the ministry of labour. Cfi0432014, ca 0072015, which illustrated the degree of overlap in the jurisdiction of the two courts as regards the. Under article 37 of the difc law, difc employees benefit from a longer maternity leave than mainland company employees. Employees who are not uae nationals may be employed in the united arab emirates only after approval of the labour department and the obtainment of a work. We valued your time but unfortunately we cannot find an exact result for the keyword that you searched, so if youre. General definitions and principles, employment agreement, working conditions, holidays and vacations, safety and labour hygiene, labour inspection, apprenticeship and employment, workers and employers organizations, welfare services to workers, dispute settlement forums, high labour council and fines and. The provisions of articles 2, 4, 5 and 7 of the original law shall be superseded by the following provisions. Uae labour law 2020 download uae labor law employment law. New uae labour contracts in 11 languages news emirates.
Qatar labour law pdf download 1 2 27th september 2016 06. Understanding uae employment law and labour laws sta law. Labour law prevails over staff handbook news khaleej times. Title seven termination of employment contract and end of service gratuity 72kb. Since the labour law is a federal enactment, it applies throughout the uae. Most of my readers seek advice through the blog on clarifying.
Winner of the acq5 global awards 20, 2014 and 2015 uae arbitration law firm of the year. Labour law prevails over staff handbook filed on april 8, 2014 employment at the dubai multi commodities centre is subject to provisions of the federal law no 8 of 1980 on labour regulation. Employment of workers children and women section i. Benefits a domestic worker is entitled to once the law is issued compiled from gulf news archives updated date. Rules and policies related to the financial landscape of. The labour law pdf 38p this note describes the following details related labour law. Labour matters in the uae are governed by federal law no. Work is a right of the united arab emirates nationals. Extend labor law to domestic workers human rights watch. Below are some of the benefits a domestic worker is entitled to once the law is issued.
The united arab emirates uae announcement that it will transfer oversight for the recruitment of domestic workers from the interior ministry to. The uae labour law has set the number of working hours per week at 48 hours, and employers who compel workers to exceed this limit without paying them are violating labour rules. Without prejudice to the rules provided for under this law concerning collective labour disputes, if the employer, the worker or any beneficiary thereof disputes any. It is now becoming essential for every hr and legal expert within a company to have full understanding of the labour law that govern their. Clique hrm is the first and largest ever hr hyper shoppe of the middle east with a vision to serve as the onestop destination for all hr requirements of organizations and individuals. W ith the treatment of migrant workers in qatar hitting the headlines on a regular basis at present, labor laws throughout the middle east have been placed under the microscope. Uae 1,740 qatar 363 saudi arabia 700 browse all jobs find top talent.
Article 2 definitions the following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this law, shall have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise. Uae competition law executive regulations now published. This is an interesting contrast to the uae labour law which. Uae labour law 2014 download pdf i have covered uae labour law previously on my blog. On september 27, 2015, the ministry of labour introduced three decrees, which come into effect at the start of 2016, to ensure more transparency and clarity of the labor contracts and termination related issues, greater protection for employees and to provide for a more balanced and flexible work environment. The agency law only applies if the agency agreement is registered with the uae ministry of economy. Through this page, you can read about the laws issued by the uae government laws over the years on budget preparation, the formation of the uae cabinet, value added tax vat, the establishment of the federal tax authority and bankruptcy. A 2014 human rights watch report documented a range of abuses. Article 7 the employees right to make any claim under the provision of this law shall expire after lapse of one year from the date on which such claim arises. My previous employer terminated me without prior notice on april 22, 2015. Mol decree 764 approved standard employment contracts. Prospects for the saudi labour quota or nitaqat system. Labour law states no clear rules for redundancy pay the.
Beirut the united arab emirates moves to adopt a new law that will. In 2014, the uaes ministry of labor announced that the. Refers to the term duty of impartiality and integrity and its relevance to the practice of arbitration in the uae considers the potential impact of this modification to the criminal code the uae has recently issued federal decree no. Main points of new uae labour law consulate general of. Uae workers seek clarification of new labour laws the. This page will be continuously updated to communicate any new advancements to the uae labor law. Labour law states no clear rules for redundancy pay. Article 10 in the event of nonavailability of national workers, preference shall be given to. Within the contents of this page are links to specific rules, policies and laws, cabinet resolutions, circulars and manuals concerning mof, its organisational structure, procedures, roles and services. United arab emirates uae witnessed a progress of growth booming since its establishment, which as result puched all economic. Iaigo, domestic work legislation in the gulf cooperation council.
Long awaited new legal framework for nonmuslims to create wills in his capacity as ruler of dubai, uae vice president and prime minister his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum issued end of october law no. This guide to law online united arab emirates contains a selection of emirati legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Article 65 of uae labour law states that the ordinary workhours for an adult worker is eight hours per day, i. Labour regulations in the uae are governed by the uae labour law federal law no. Despite a push by the public authorities to codify practice, the application. Uae labour law download click to download if you are employed in the uae, youd have surely heard about the new uae labour law or uae employment. I got a good offer of a job that paid dh18,000 but was concerned about the law and couldnt understand the new rules, but i heard it. Commercial agency and distribution agreements in the uae are regulated by the uae agency law federal law 18 of 1981, as amended.
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