Expatriates and business owners have warmly appreciated the recent reforms to the labour law of uae. Azhari legal consultancy is widely experienced in structuring and drafting labour agreements for locals and expatriates. Labor rights in the united arab emirates uae embassy. Article 65 of uae labour law states that the ordinary workhours for an adult worker is eight hours per day, i. 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. New uae labour contracts in 11 languages news emirates. The following text comes straight from the uae ministry of labours uae labour law and is applicable as of june 23 2015. Breaking contract of uae employment comes at a cost the.
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. Federal labour law number 8 covers most of the essential rules and regulations you need to know with respect to salaries, termination, gratuity etc. And hence, we need to keep track of the developments in the market. Any agreement to the contrary is deemed null and void even if it is made before this law comes into operation. If you want to continue this discussion or have a follow up question, please post it on the network. The gulf countries have historically had small nativeborn. Article 127uae labour law non competing clause good day and greetings, this is regarding implications under article 127, non competition clause prevailing in. 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. Any labour law is not a complete document in a sense that it evolves with time and economic conditions. Executive rule for the law of federal government human resources. Rare are the cases where a public bar, for instance, operates independently. Any natural or legal person employing one or more workers in return for any kind of wage. Uae, where labor law requires the cost of visas to be borne by the employer, but is.
As usually, the country has a civil law, but sharia is used as reference regarding family laws. If you are an employer or employee in uae, you must familiarise yourself with uae labour law as this is what guides your employment. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. According to human rights organizations, the government of the uae violates a number of. On 20 july 2015, the uae announced its adoption of a federal law, law no 2 of 2015 on preventing discrimination and hatred the law sheikh mohammed bin rashid, vice president and ruler of dubai, has announced that the law guarantees the freedom of individuals from religious intolerance and underpins the uaes policy of inclusiveness. Business laws of the united arab emirates encompasses the. Is there any law in the uae wherein the employer can ask for the money before cancelling the visa of his employee. What are the key recent developments affecting doing business in your jurisdiction. Mbh advocates is a local law firm in the united arab emirates, providing effective solutions either in consultancy services or litigation under the various laws and all jurisdictions in the uae with a strong team of arab and european advocates, lawyers, legal. Jun 11, 2016 as per the article 81 of uae labour law, where the circumstances of the work make it necessary for a worker to work on public holidays or rest day in respect of which heshe is entitled to full or partial pay, he shall be granted compensatory leave in respect of such days, together with a bonus equal to 50 per cent of his remuneration. This applies both to workers coming from outside and those residing in the uae that seek a new job or are required to move. Article 10 in the event of nonavailability of national workers, preference shall be given to. According to article 3 of the law, the law applies to all staff and employees working in the uae, whether uae nationals or.
Worker transfer permits completion of 2 years from the current employer can transfer to another employer without six months ban. Post arrival orientation seminar salient features of the uae labor laws and its amendments cabinet resolution no. In the september 24, 2011, fnc electionwhich occurred in the context of the arab. The labour law in the united arab emirates uae is applicable to all staff and employees working in the uae, irrespective of whether they. Public federal authorities and entities federal authority for government human resources.
The previous text reads as follows abu dhabi, dubai. Dear all, please find attached file uae labour law, i think it will be useful if you are plan to come in dubai uae regards, jafar. Labor rights in the united arab emirates for the uae, respect for labor rights is a moral, cultural and economic imperative. The gulf countries have historically had small native born. The united arab emirates adopts a zerotolerance approach to the possession and misuse of narcotic drugs. The uaes ability to act in the region has benefitted from. Breaking contract of uae employment comes at a cost. However, uae laws tolerate use of alcohol to a certain degree, while public bars are mostly seen in hotels and clubs. Employment of workers article 9 work is an inherent right of the nationals of the united arab emirates.
Uae labor law salary termination gratuity calculation working hours resignation pdf sick leave mohamed al marzooqi advocates and consultancy is a leading abu dhabi law firm of advocates and legal consultants. Laws applicable to nationals working abroad the labour law or difc employment law only applies to nationals working abroad if this has been contractually agreed between. Uae the united arab emirates the united arab emirates is a country created for two purposes. In 20, the uae government amended a federal law to better safeguard. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted and published. The employment contract of uae nationals shall be subject to the. As a result of uae labour law changes at the start of 2011, several reports emerged with headlines or articles claiming that the minimum salary paid in the uae had increased to aed 5,000, aed 7,000, or aed 12,000. Workers in the united arab emirates, which is both a progress assessment and a.
We valued your time but unfortunately we cannot find an exact result for the keyword that you searched, so if youre. If he is not compensated for such days by leave, his. Dec 04, 2011 article 127uae labour law non competing clause good day and greetings, this is regarding implications under article 127, non competition clause prevailing in uae. Flogging and stoning are legal forms of judicial punishment in the uae due to sharia courts. The protection of the rights of workers in the united arab emirates. As a member of the international labor organization, the arab labor organization and other labor focused multilateral organizations, the uae seeks to work transparently and. The united arab emirates labor law website also contains resources for understanding the current economic situation in the uae labor law, migrant rights, and other helpful tools to assist with further analysis of labor related functions in the country. Federal law no 4 of 2002, regarding criminalization of. Depending on where your company is based, the leave time and additional maternity benefits can be vastly different. For example, if you want to search about a service, use the word service not a services and services etc. The united arab emirates adopts a zerotolerance approach to the possession and. Executive rule for the law of federal government human.
In this context we attach importance to the fact that in particular foreign employers might be not aware of the specialities of the uae labour law, e. New uae labour law 2017 2018 pdf,uae labor law employment law. 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. Uae has a civil law but sharia is used as reference. 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. Others may not by employed in the united arab emirates except as provided for in this law and its executive orders. Minister of labour saqr ghobash in his press conference to the journalists told that these labour reforms aim to tighten oversight of employment agreements for temporary migrant workers. Work is a right of the united arab emirates nationals. This guide to law online united arab emirates contains a selection of emirati legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet.
Workers in the united arab emirates annual report 2007 prepared by. Uae 1,317 qatar 298 saudi arabia 555 browse all jobs find top talent. Since 2011, the uae government has increasingly carried out forced. I have worked in a private clinic since 2011 under a limited contract. I am so confused of the current labour law, i wanted to know regarding an employee whose due for residence visa renewal on november, he doe not want to renew his visa with his employer, so the employer accepted the resignation and told him that he will work until oct 31, 2009. Indeed, qatar and the united arab emirates share the demographic feature. A worker may be engaged on probation for a period not exceeding six months, during which his services may be terminated by the employer without.
Human rights in the united arab emirates wikipedia. I would like to know whether an employee has to pay dh5,000 as visa charges if for some reason he has to cancel his employment visa after six months of employment. Uae labour law and probation period a company that exceeds six months probation is in violation of the uae labour law article 37 of the uae labour law states the following. Uae labour law uae labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. Uae labour law article 124 the employer may not terminate the service of an employee for his health deficiency before he avails himself of the leaves lawfully due to him. Jan 15, 2017 what are your maternity rights in the uae. Employment of workers children and women section i. New uae labour law 2017 2018 pdf,uae labor law employment. The protection of the rights of workers in the united arab emirates annual report 2007 prepared by. As per the article 81 of uae labour law, where the circumstances of the work make it necessary for a worker to work on public holidays or rest day in respect of which heshe is entitled to full or partial pay, he shall be granted compensatory leave in respect of such days, together with a bonus equal to 50 per cent of his remuneration. The labour law exists to protect the interest of both employers as well as employees.
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. The legal regulation of migrant workers, politics and identity in. E visa rules, new law updates, free legal advice, labour law, resident visa, visit visa, employment visa, federal law,vat and property law thursday, august 11, 2011 termination of employment contract in uae. Although the labor law of 1980 calls for a minimum wage. The competition law came into force on 23 february 20 and introduces. In the event of any discrepancies between the english translation and the arabic original, the. Uae workers seek clarification of new labour laws the national.
If you are employed in the uae, youd have surely heard about the new uae labour law or uae employment law that has been issued in 2016. It is licensed to practice before courts in the uae. United arab emirates uae the uaes economy stumbled in 2009 and the human rights situation worsened, particularly. May 11, 2017 the labour law is a federal legislation applicable to all emirates of the uae, enforced by the ministry of labour and social affair, with litigations adjudicated by the federal and local courts of the uae. Demography, migration, and the labour market in the uae. It is or was available in english online at the uae ministry of labour mol website and in bookshops, and is worth familiarising yourself with. Disciplinary article 102 the disciplinary rules that may be inflicted by the employer or the representative thereof shall be. It is only when a baby is arriving in your life that the time frame for maternity and paternity leave become so important. As the sweeping changes announced in the uaes labour and residency laws come into effect on january 1, 2011, khaleej times has been highlighting the doubts among people regarding various provisions in the laws and fees, and get clarifications from officials and law experts.
Federal law the uae, in its legislative history, has aggressively and. Jafza labor law applies to the dubai jebel ali free zone. Uae law prohibits all forms of compulsory labor, but enforcement is assessed. Many of us have been wondering about the uae labour law.
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