Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 74: Ziad Salloum, Salloum & Partners, United Arab Emirates
A recent judgment from the Dubai Court of First Instance determined that part of an employee’s remuneration can be paid in cryptocurrency, but notably does not change the basic principle that cryptocurrencies cannot be the...more
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has published its call for consultation regarding proposed amendments to its employment regulations. The consultation period ends on August 26, 2024. This LawFlash summarizes the key proposed...more
Employers with operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must transition their current contracts with employees that are not already fixed-term to fixed-term contracts by December 31, 2023. Federal Decree Law No. 33 of...more
While the area is still developing, some whistleblower protections are already on the books in the UAE. ...more
A new insurance scheme provides a three-month safety net for those who lose their jobs in the UAE....more
United Arab Emirates - The United Arab Emirates, or UAE, which comprises seven Emirates (i.e., Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Um Al-Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah) is an increasingly popular destination for...more
2 February 2022 saw the introduction of a new UAE Labour Law in the form of UAE Federal Law No. 33 of 2021, Regulating Labour Relations (“New Law”), repealing the existing UAE Labour Law, UAE Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 as...more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has introduced major legislative changes over the last 18 months. These changes strengthen and modernize the UAE’s overall legal framework to cement its position as a key global...more
The United Arab Emirates has issued a new labour law, which makes changes to employment-related issues such as leave, termination, overtime, and employment contracts, among others. This LawFlash includes a summary of these...more
In mid-November, the UAE Cabinet approved a new Labour Law, Federal Law Number 33 of 2021 (the New Labour Law) which will come into force on 2 February 2022 and repeals Law Number 8 of 1980 (the Old Law), replacing it...more
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) enacted the Employment Regulations 2019, which took effect on January 1, 2020. The primary changes are as follows...more
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) introduced the DIFC Employee Workplace Savings Plan (DEWS), which took effect on February 1, 2020. The DEWS amends the current DIFC Employment Law, Law No. 2 of 2019, by...more
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MHRE) has recently issued a Ministerial Resolution No. 31 of 2018 Introducing Part-Time Employment Contract System. The Part-Time Resolution allows an employee employed...more