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Can an employer terminate an employee...
If you're employed in the UAE, you may be wondering about your job security and what your employer can and cannot do when it comes to terminating your employment. One common question is whether an employer can terminate an employee without any reason. In short, the answer is no. Employers in the UAE...
- By, Mary Rintu Raju
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UAE Visa Stamps Replaced With...
The UAE no longer requires visa stamps on passports for residents, therefore expats going home are encouraged to bring their new Emirates IDs to prevent delays at airports, according to a decision made by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security. The UAE government...
- By, Saiprasad Sriharsh
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Know about the laws that govern...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has its own set of laws and regulations that apply to businesses operating within its jurisdiction, including employment laws. Here, we will discuss the laws that govern employment in the DIFC. The DIFC Employment Law As of 2005, the DIFC Employment Law...
- By, Pavitra Shetty
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Is one entitled to Compensation...
Leave from employment is an important device in the work-life sphere and can be availed by employees to fulfil various ends in their personal as well as professional lives. Company Leave policies are designed to support the operations of organizations whilst also supporting the well-being of employees...
- By, Jade da Silva
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Non-compete Clause: What Employees...
Businesses put significant investments in their new recruits, by training and nurturing them, with the ultimate goal to grow in the market. The employees are developed using resources and materials, which are expensive and designed as per client requirements and work culture. These resources could contain...
- By, Mary Rintu Raju
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UAE labour law: 4 steps to be...
According to government officials, the UAE's labour laws commit to protecting both employers' and employees' rights. Especially in the event of a labour dispute between the two sides. Both parties have the right to register a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)....
- By, Pavitra Shetty
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How To Renew Your Emirates ID...
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), which oversees matters pertaining to visas in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah, on 28 November, 2022, made an announcement that a single application can be submitted...
- By, Anandita Uppal
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EOS gratuity payments and recent...
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (“MoHRE”) of UAE through a tweet on 10th January 2023, confirmed that the gratuity laws in UAE have had some recent updates. The tweet reads - A full-time employee in the private sector who has completed a year or more of continuous...
- By, Akshaj Ashwin Shetty
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Can you share a job with another...
UAE introduced the new labour law for private sector employees all over the country, which came into force earlier this 2022, various changes have been instituted to bring more flexibility to the workforce and considerable rights for employees and employers. The crucial change was the introduction of...
- By, Medha Mohan
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AMENDMENTS TO THE DECREE-LAW ON...
On Wednesday, October 5, Decree Federal Law No. 9 for 2022 was released to strengthen domestic labour rights. The UAE strengthened its legal obligations to domestic employees in the same week as the amendments to its employment legislation. The decree-law on the regulation of work relationships as well...
- By, Maitreyee Mishra
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Employment Law – Notice period...
The rights available to an employee working in the UAE are protected in the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations, or the Employment Law. Article 43 of the Law deals with the notice period required for Contract termination both for Employees...
- By, Harshdeep Agrawal
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New Labour Law & its relevance...
On February 2, 2022, Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating labour relations in the private sector went into effect. The law is intended to strengthen workers' rights and increase the UAE's competitiveness as a location to live and work, assisting the region in attracting and retaining top talent.Family...
- By, Nivedita Shukla
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End-Of-Service benefits- Can it...
Employees in the UAE are entitled to a range of end-of-service perks under the UAE Labour Law. These perks are given as a symbol of gratitude for the employee's hard work and commitment to the organisation. After the employment contract is terminated, End of Service Benefits are paid on an accumulated...
- By, Nivedita Shukla
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Procedure to resign from jobs...
Employment in the UAE is governed by UAE’S Labour Law. The labour laws govern all procedures related to employment and labour including the resignation of employees. This article discusses the noteworthy points that every employee resigning from their job should be careful about. While the labour...
- By, SAMRAT KRISHNA ARORA
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How to file a complaint with MOHRE...
When hiring a domestic worker, the process needs to be done through a registered agency. If you are contacting the domestic worker directly, you still need to obtain a working permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). By doing so, you can be assured that you can enforce...
- By, Myra Lashkari
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Can you demand fair pay for extra...
It makes sense for the last athlete with few breaths left, to walk a few more miles but if you are sprinting from the first mile itself, you deserve to be rewarded. Though being rated as one of the best countries to pay its employees, UAE was still surveyed with employees clocking up an average...
- By, Tejas Chandna
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