Employment Contract

An employment contract is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee that sets out the terms and conditions of employment. In the UAE, employment contracts are regulated under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on Regulation of Labor Relations (UAE Labor Law), which applies to private sector employees on the mainland. Free zones, such as DIFC and ADGM, have their own employment regulations. UAE contracts must specify the duration, salary, job role, benefits, and termination terms. All employment contracts in the mainland must be registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), and violations of labor laws can result in fines or business penalties.

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Employment Contract