Employment

BSA corporate associate Bradley Moran has recently been approved as a DIFC Will Draftsman. A DIFC Will is one of the most straightforward ways for non-Muslim expatriates living in the...

Changes to the DIFC Employment Law serve to clarify ambiguities regarding the existing law and will increase the financial centre's attractiveness.Bradley Moran, elaborates on the latest amendments to Dubai International...

On 26 March 2020, a Ministerial Decision was signed by the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization, H.E. Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli under No. 279 for 2020 in relation...

Multinational companies, with offices in the UAE, have recently been facing conflict of law issues rising upon termination of an employment agreement when an employee is transferred abroad within their...

With the recent outbreak of the COVID – 19 Virus, the hardest hit are establishments within the hospitality, F&B and retail industry, with many restaurants, gyms and many other businesses...

What kind of legal protection against salary cuts and redundancy is afforded to employees in the UAE? The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (‘MOHRE’) has issued, on 26 March...

The English High Court has recently handed down a judgement in a test case related to “Business Interruption” insurance in the context of the COVID19 pandemic, which provides an interesting...

We contributed the UAE chapter in this guide by Meritas as part of the global alliance of business law firms in the network. The purpose of this guide is to...

Panellist at thePGA East Event on Lost in translation: A broad abroad Hosted by Producers Guild of America (PGA), an organization of US film and TV producers at PGA East...

Please click on the link below to view PDF file: DIFC Employment Law Protection for Employees Published: April2017 Practice: Employment Law Publication: Lexis Middle East Law Authors: Barry Greenberg

Click here to view the article in PDF. Published: June/July 2017 Publication: Lexis Nexis Middle East Law Alerts Title: Case Focus on DIFC Case No. 006/2016 Practice: Employment Authors: Barry...

Business practices are changing. Markets are becoming more global and employees are on the move around the world. Employees are key assets driving sales, productivity and profit over different markets....

This guide offers the reader a comprehensive overview of employee monitoring in the UAE, highlighting what merits an employer has to monitor their employee. The guide highlights the legalities of...

By Tyne Hugo The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has recently implemented a decision, signed by Naser Bin Thani Al Hameli, the Minister of Human Resource and Emiratisation,...

1. Governing Texts 1.1. Legislation relevant to employee monitoring The United Arab Emirates ('UAE') is a federation of seven emirates, and all emirates are subject to the UAE constitution and...

Ifyou’re off sick from work on Thursday and then again on Sunday, you’ll be taking more sick leave than you may realise…It’s widely known that theUAE labour law allows for...

Click here to listento the full interview. Published: May 2017 Title: Nadim Bardawil’s interview with Dubai Eye 1038 re UAE Labor Law Practice: Corporate and M&AInsurance & ReinsuranceIntellectual Property Authors:...

Did you know that you’re actually meant to get time-and-a-half when you work on public holidays? This and more below When people criticise Dubai and the UAE, they often make...

As is evident from its skyline, many property units in Dubai are part of a tower development having multiple owners. Villas too are often part of a cluster of real...

First published on Whatson.ae So you’ve moved to Dubai and you’ve landed a sweet new job. You’re telling your mates about all the great perks – but as you compare...

When it come to UAE employment law, Federal Law No. 8/1980 (also know as the UAE Labour Code) or the Law Regulating Labour Relations the main law governing employee-employer relations...

Around 80% of the UAE population have come to the country to work. BSA experts, Abdullah Ishnaneh, Rima Mrad and Shaikha Al Shamsi contributes to the Emirates Law expert panel,...

There are a number of precautions that ought to be taken into consideration prior to investing in a UAE business. With Expo 2020 currently taking place, Dubai is busier than...

A new chapter for thousands of visa violators in the UAE The UAE government introduced the amnesty program which allows illegal residents in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) to regularize...

The recruitment of expats in Oman is regulated by Oman Sultani Decree No. 35/2003 (the “Labour Law”). The provisions of the Labour Law governing the recruitment of expatriates are summarised...

On 04 April 2018, the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization issued a groundbreaking Ministerial Decision No. 212 of 2018 on the regulations relating to the employment of UAE nationals...

In the interests of simplicity and efficiency, two new DIFC laws have changed the regulatory requirements for DIFC companies and registered persons as Robert Mitchley, Associate at BSA Ahmad Bin...

An employer is currently legally entitled to have their employees work from the office. While a complete lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak is yet to be announced in the...

2021 was an exciting year for the UAE: the market continued to see positive progress, the Dubai EXPO hosted visitors in their millions and the country topped the global ranking...

The UAE business community has been attempting to prepare for the introduction of the country’s new labour law on Wednesday, but there has been uncertainty regarding how it will impact...

We will explore the comprehensive operational support needed to establish, grow and streamline your Dubai business activity. Join this session to learn more about what you need to know and...

In the following article Yasin Chowdhury discusses Articles 40 and 41 of the Labour Law, with Times of Oman, which cover termination. “The offences attract the provisions of Article 40...

Adopting hybrid or remote work triggered several legal conflicts. Undoubtedly, following the Covid pandemic, the employment market was impacted from many perspectives. Notably, the rapid trend by organizations to let their...

The Gulf News reader said: “I was previously a domestic worker. After leaving that job, I started working as a messenger at an office. After four months of work at...

In response, Bradley answered; "The UAE has always done what it can to attract foreign investment; however the latest updates to the UAE Golden Visa will usher in a new...

On the 27th of June 2022, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdul Manan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization issued Ministerial Decision No. 318/2022 concerning Bank Guarantees and Employee Protection Insurance...

The following update provides an overview of Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2022 concerning amending some provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 regarding the regulation of labour relations. The UAE government has recently...

In the post-pandemic era it has never been more important to understand your employment contracts: What are the standard terms? What are the employees’ entitlements? What are the lawful termination...

It was standing room only on Wednesday February 1st, as BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates & Legal Consultants (BSA), in partnership with The Oath, hosted a seminar on...

“Pacta sunt servanda” or “agreements must be kept”, is a fundamental general principle of law in both common and civil jurisdictions, which simply indicates that agreements should be binding for...

“Pacta sunt servanda,” which means “agreements must be kept,” is a fundamental principle of law in both common and civil jurisdictions. This principle indicates that agreements should be binding for...

After much anticipation, the new Labour Law was issued on July 25th, 2023, through Royal Decree 53/2003 ("New Law"). This comprehensive legislation introduces a myriad of enhanced benefits and novel...

Writing for mentl, Michael Kortbawi, unpacks what the newly introduced end-of-service scheme in the UAE means for the financial stability of employees, and protections it may offer against companies that...

Several companies based in the media city freezone require their employees to sign non-compete agreements, especially for those who are in roles like advertising, PR, journalism, etc. What does a...

On 24th July 2024, the Ministry of Labour issued a statement outlining several new measures to regulate the employment sector in Oman. These decisions, set to be implemented in September...

On 31 July 2024, under Federal Decree Law No. 9 of 2024, the UAE legislator replaced Articles 54 and 60 of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating Labour...

Regulating Employee Outsourcing and Staffing CompaniesThe new amendments place significant emphasis on regulating employee outsourcing and staffing companies—a sector that has seen considerable growth in the Kingdom. These companies, which...