Employment law or Labour law in the UAE comprises UAE Federal laws and labour laws specific to free zones such as the DIFC and ADGM.
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has emerged as a dynamic international financial center, known for its business-friendly environment and robust regulatory framework. One of the essential aspects that contribute to ADGM’s appeal is its approach to leave requirements, ensuring a balanced work-life equation for employees while promoting business continuity. In this article, we delve...
Introduction The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a renowned international financial center, has been gaining prominence as a business hub in the heart of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With its business-friendly regulations and conducive environment for both local and foreign enterprises, ADGM has attracted a diverse range of businesses, leading to an increasing need...
The DIFC Employment Law is comprehensive and provides a clear framework for the employer-employee relationship to ensure that both parties are treated fairly. Disambiguation: This article discusses DIFC employment laws. For ADGM labour laws, please refer to ADGM Employment Laws. For UAE Federal labour laws, please refer to UAE Federal Employment Laws. Leading Financial Center in the...
ADGM labour laws are very stringent about employee welfare and protection of wages. Not paying wages can lead to court intervention and hefty penalties. Each stage of non-compliance would amount to different stages of penalty. Every employer is obliged to make payments to their employees in accordance with the employment contract executed between the employer...
A guide to job visas and work permits in ADGM: The types of visas and work permits, the procedures and documents needed to secure them.
Gratuity amount is calculated as follows: No gratuity until one year of service. 21 days of basic salary for each year of service for the first five years of employment; 30 days of basic salary for each subsequent year of service. As an employee in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), it is crucial to...
Participation in the alternative end-of-service benefits Scheme is optional for employers. They can adhere to labour law provisions that align with their business needs. SCA will issue licenses to investment service providers or fund managers. Regulatory authorities across the UAE will oversee the implementation.
The UAE Labour Law amendment has brought in a transformative development. We explore the implications for employers and employees in the UAE, with the introduction of Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2023 on 13/09/2023.
In the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), employment regulations are dealt with by the provisions of ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 (the “Regulations”), ADGM Employment Regulations (Engaging Non-Employees) Rules 2023 (the “Rules of 2023”), and ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 (Compensation Awards and Limits) Rules 2019 (the “Rules of 2019”). The usual practice is to develop an...
The UAE is home for several free zones and each free zone is regulated by its own laws. This article talks about employment laws pertinent to the DIFC. For employment laws relevant to the Abu Dhabi Global Market, see ADGM Employment Regulations: A Quick Overview. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a financial free...
