Our Mainland Employment Law Expertise

Employment Contracts & HR Documentation

We assist employers in drafting, reviewing, and implementing all categories of employment contracts recognised under UAE Labour Law, including limited-term contracts, part-time arrangements, flexible working models, consultancy agreements, and executive-level contracts. Our service extends to HR manuals, workplace policies, code of conduct frameworks, and confidentiality/IP clauses tailored to your operational needs. We also assist in mainland and freezone contract drafting.

Onboarding, Visa & Work Permit Compliance

We guide employers through each step of the recruitment and onboarding process, from offer letters and MOHRE approvals to visa applications, quota management, and employee classification. Our team ensures that your HR practices align with the requirements of MOHRE, ICP, and immigration authorities, including relevant freezone regulations.

Wage Protection System (WPS) & Payroll Compliance

We advise on the correct implementation of the Wage Protection System, salary structures, end-of-service benefits, leave entitlements, and payroll practices that comply with statutory regulations.

Workplace Policies & Regulatory Governance

We design, implement, and audit internal policies addressing workplace conduct, anti-discrimination, remote-work protocols, disciplinary procedures, health and safety standards, and data-protection obligations applicable to UAE Mainland companies.

Labour Investigations, Disciplinary Actions & Termination Support

Whether you are managing performance issues, misconduct investigations, restructuring, redundancy

planning, or contract termination, our team ensures each step adheres to legal requirements and minimises risk exposure. We prepare notices, settlement agreements, warnings, and documentation that withstand scrutiny before MOHRE or UAE courts.

End-of-Service Benefits & Employee Exit Management

From EOSB calculations and final settlements to visa cancellations, asset recovery, and handover procedures, we support employers and employees through the full employee offboarding cycle.

Representation Before MOHRE & UAE Courts

We regularly assist clients in responding to labour complaints before MOHRE, attending amicable settlement sessions, and managing escalated disputes before the UAE Labour Courts. Our approach prioritises risk mitigation, efficient resolution, and protection of employer interests. We also regularly appear before ADGM and DIFC employment dispute resolution court, where we represent our clients to settle the dispute and obtain a favourable judgment.

Brief Overview of Our Free Zone Expertise

In addition to UAE Mainland services, our team has extensive experience advising on employment frameworks across free zones, including DIFC, ADGM, DMCC, DAFZA, JAFZA, and TECOM jurisdictions. Each zone maintains its own employment regulations, dispute mechanisms, and compliance obligations. A detailed breakdown of our Free Zone dispute resolution and advisory capabilities is available on our Dispute Resolution service page.