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. What is an unlimited contract in the uae labour laws. A better understanding of the qatar labor law will help employers and. Article 14 of the uae labour law states that the labour department may not give its approval to the. Oct 27, 2015 with the enactment of abu dhabi law no. The united arab emirates adopts a zerotolerance approach to the possession and misuse of narcotic drugs. New uae labour law rules insights dla piper global law.
The full text version of the uae labor law including its amending texts is available on the site. In the application of the provisions of this law a calendar year is 365 days and month is 30 days unless stated otherwise in the employment contract. New abu dhabi real estate law abu dhabi law no 3 of 2015. Just a few days ago, my hr manager told me the company is cutting costs, which will. Cfi043 2014, ca 0072015, which illustrated the degree of overlap in the jurisdiction of the two courts as regards the. 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. An unlimited contract term is openended and may be terminated for various reasons under the uae labour law. Ministerial decrees 764, 765 and 766 deal with standard work contracts, termination of limited and unlimited contracts and granting of new work permits. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the uae, such as the jebel ali free zone. New uae labour law 2017 2018 pdf,uae labor law employment law. June 2017 when the uae joined saudi arabia, as well as bahrain, in a move.
A new law aimed at combating financial crimes and illegal activities has been issued by his highness sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, in his capacity as vice president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai yesterday. Others may not by employed in the united arab emirates except as provided for in this law and its executive orders. In march 2017, uaes prominent economist, academic and human rights. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Any natural or legal person employing one or more workers in return for any kind of wage. Arab laws online english translation of laws for arab.
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 20171105t07. The united arab emirates adopts a zerotolerance approach to the possession and. New uae labour contracts in 11 languages news emirates. Winner of the acq5 global awards 20, 2014 and 2015 uae arbitration law firm of the year labour law azhari legal consultancy is widely experienced in structuring and drafting labour agreements for locals and expatriates. The united arab emirates uae announcement that it will transfer oversight for the recruitment of domestic workers from the interior ministry to. 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. Welcome to the united arab emirates labor law website. New uae labour law 2017 2018 pdf,uae labor law employment. 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. Hr specialists and other hr professionals at all career levels working in the areas of hr policies and procedures, employee relations, employee. Kindly find attached link in ministry of finance uae website wherein attached is the federal law no. Uae labour law, federal laws, federal decrees, federal resolutions, federal circulars, environmental laws, decretal of federal laws, and local government laws. 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. Arab laws online website offers english translation of famous laws from different countries of the middle east and members of the gulf cooperation council or gcc.
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. 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. His highness sheikh mohammad bin rashid al maktoum has implemented law number 15 of 2017 on inheritance, wills, and probate for nonmuslims living and working in the emirate of dubai the law. 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. Get this publication free you may also be interested in.
Anyone of both parties may terminate the employment contract under unlimited term with a 30 days notice period. This is a replication of the united arab emirates draft federal law no. 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. Working hours in uae is governed by uae labour law. Labour law states no clear rules for redundancy pay. In the gcc, included are bahrain, kuwait, oman, qatar, saudi arabia, and united arab emirates.
Visa bans and immigrations bans are one of the more confusing topics facing employers and workers in the uae. Comparison of difc and uae labour law on key areas this article contrasts the provisions of the uae labour law no. This course is designed for everyone who requires either a generalist understanding or an indepth knowledge of managing hr policies and procedures, and an understanding of the uae labour law. It always depends on the role of the employee and the working hours of the company has in place. Uae law prohibits all forms of compulsory labor, but enforcement is assessed by u. If the employer fails to abide by obligations under article.
Uae labour law 2014 download pdf i have covered uae labour law previously on my blog. Work is a right of this united arab emirates nationals. The new uae labour law that has come into effect changes 3 main aspects of the uae labour law. Dec 22, 2016 the united arab emirates uae announcement that it will transfer oversight for the recruitment of domestic workers from the interior ministry to the labor ministry is a positive step, human. The uaes ministry of labour recently approved 11 languages to be presented to workers within their job offers, labour contracts and annexes, following the newly launched labour decrees that. New uae labour law 20172018 download pdf basically, the uae labour law speaks about the following. Estimates of coverage in law and in practice of paid maternity leave 35. This is an unofficial translation federal decreelaw no. Federal law no 7 of 2017 tax procedures in uae sangani. This was pointed out by one of my readers anuj alex there are many jobs which often require an employee to work overtime whether an employee is entitled to overtime or not. Uae law will help boost emiratisation news khaleej times. Article 65 of uae labour law states that the ordinary workhours for an adult worker is eight hours per day, i. According to human rights organizations, the government of the uae violates a number of. This guide to law online united arab emirates contains a selection of emirati legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet.
Whereas the market and dynamics have changed, uae labour law has more or less remained same. In 2014, an expat in abu dhabi was sentenced to 80 lashes for alcohol. Maternity and paternity at work law and practice across the. It is licensed to practice before courts in the uae. Hi all, i have a copy of the uae labour law for your reference. Chapter ii employment of workers, juveniles and women section i employment of workers article 9 work is a right of the united arab emirates nationals. Employment of workers children and women section i. After perusal of the provisions of the provisional constitution. Uae workers seek clarification of new labour laws the national. We valued your time but unfortunately we cannot find an exact result for the keyword that you searched, so if youre. Labour law states no clear rules for redundancy pay the.
Arab laws online english translation of laws for arab countries. The new law number law no 4 of 2016 on the dubai economic security centre. Most of my readers seek advice through the blog on clarifying. Rules and policies related to the financial landscape of. The course provides a thorough and deep insight into the provisions of labour law and employment in the uae with discussions on practical scenarios and interpretations of the various regulations. The executive regulations relating to tax shall follow in due course. As of january 2014, a total of 66 countries are party to at least.
Arab employees who are nationals of an arab country. Saudi arabia labour law latest information for saudi arabia on. Flogging and stoning are legal forms of judicial punishment in the uae due to. General provisions article 2 arabic shall be the language to be used in all records, contracts, files, data, etc. Employment of workers article 9 work is an inherent right of the nationals of the united arab emirates. Cfi0432014, ca 0072015, which illustrated the degree of overlap in the jurisdiction of the two courts as regards the.
By year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005. Uae labour law in abu dhabi, dubai, sharjah and other emirates labour regulations in the uae are governed by the uae labour law federal law no. Dubai issues law number 15 of 2017 concerning inheritance, wills, and probate for nonmuslims 12 november 2017. Each of the individual documents are available to view as a pdf online, or to download and print. As teachers around the uae report being asked to accept changes to their contracts, including reduced working hours and unpaid leave, i explain the legal context of a new ministry of human resources and emiritsation statute that gives private businesses grounds to make adjustments to working practices, as quoted in the national newspaper. This is a very good step taken by the ministry of labour, considering the current market conditions that we live in. Despite a push by the public authorities to codify practice, the application. This page will be continuously updated to communicate any new advancements to the uae labor law. 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 temporary approval to hire the foreign worker. 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. Extend labor law to domestic workers human rights watch. Rules and policies related to the financial landscape of the uae. Shaikh mohammed issues dubai govt financial regulation law. 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.
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. 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. Mol decree 764 approved standard employment contracts. This is a very good step taken by the ministry of labour, considering the. Uae workers seek clarification of new labour laws workers say they are stuck in lowend, lowpaid jobs that they are overqualified for and are awaiting laws that will allow them to find more. New uae labour law 2017 2018 download pdf basically, the uae labour law speaks about the following. The new law is aimed at strengthening the legal measures for the protection of domestic service workers. In his capacity as vice president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai, his highness shaikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum issued law no 1 of 2016 on dubai government financial. An unlimited contract has only a start date without any end date. In the middle east, these include egypt, lebanon, libya, syria, and yemen.
Labour matters in the uae are governed by federal law no. Uae workers seek clarification of new labour laws the. 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. Work is a right of the united arab emirates nationals. The uae labour law has remained more or less at its original form since its inception in the year 1986. 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. We, zayed bin sultan al nahyan, president of the united arab emirates.
For the uae laws specific translation jobs include the following. Anyone from anywhere around the world can be able to order translated laws. Article 10 in the event of nonavailability of national workers, preference shall be given to. The uae ministry of labour has publicised three new ministerial decrees covering key employment law issues.
Revised uae labour law,new uae labour law 2015 revised. Title two employment of workers and youth and women labour title three employment contracts, records and wages title four working hours and leaves title five safety, protection health and social care of workers title six disciplinary rules title seven termination of employment contract and end of service gratuity. Suitable for all hr professionals and company secretaries and counsels. 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. The branches of the ministry of labour and social affairs that are in charge of labour affairs in the emirates of the federation.
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