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UAE Labour law is a federal legislation applicable to all emirates of the UAE, enforced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, with litigations adjudicated by the Federal and Local Courts of the UAE.

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Labour Law covers all aspects of employer-employee relationships in the UAE, be they UAE nationals or expatriates. The correct application of these laws is the key to the stability and integrity of society. Trade unions for the protection of labor rights are unheard of in the UAE. Matters are directly referred to the Ministry and then taken to the UAE Labour Courts only when chances of amicable solutions to resolve issues have failed.

Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants represent the lawful interests of Clients on an equal basis, whether they are employers or employees, and ensure compliance with the UAE Labour Law requirements at all stages of the labor dispute resolution. Resolving a labor dispute in the UAE is, at times, a very complex issue that has to be handled with skill and expertise, which is ensured by our efficient team of advocates.

The UAE Labor law deals with all aspects of employer/employee relationship such as:

Employment contract
Juvenile and women’s employment issues
Record and file maintenance
Wages, Working hours, leave
Safety and protection of employees
Medical and social care, Codes of discipline
Termination of employment contracts, End of service benefits
Compensation for occupational diseases
Labor inspections, Penalties
Employment-related accidents, injuries, and death

Some of the areas that our lawyers can assist you : but are not limited to

Restrictive Covenants – Protection of Goodwill
Due diligence
Drafting of Employment Contracts / Agreement
End of service
Labour claims
Maternity leave
Non-Competition Agreement (NCA) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal
Unpaid salary or other Pay related Disputes
Compromise Agreements
Discrimination, Victimization
Work / Labour Bans
Immigration matters
Creditors Agreements

What are the employment laws in UAE?

The best lawyer in dubai clarifies that the new labor law decree – Ministerial Resolution No. (47) of 2022 Regarding The Settlement of Labor Disputes and Complaints Procedures – deals with labor disputes, work permit revocation, labor prohibitions, and how employers and employees can appeal a case against them.

FAQ about UAE Labour Law & Employment-related services

Who does the UAE labor law apply to?

Some free zones in the UAE, such as the Jebel Ali Free Zone, include labor-related laws that must be followed. Article 3 of the Law states that the Law applies to all staff and workers working in the UAE, whether they are UAE residents or ex-pats.

What is the basic salary as per UAE labor law?

There isn’t a minimum salary in the UAE right now. The UAE Labour Law does not include a basic pay percentage, which means that it does not mandate that the basic compensation be a certain proportion of the gross salary. However, it is customary for the base compensation to be 60% of the gross salary and the allowances to be 40%.

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