| 09:00 |
Registration and coffee
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| 09:30 |
Introduction to employment law in the United Arab Emirates
- Legal system and employment legislation in the UAE
- Free zone rules and regulations - a brief overview
- Recruitment including Emiritisation and sponsorship of ex-patriate employees
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| 10:15 |
The employment relationship and employment contracts
- Terms and conditions of employment contracts
- Fixed term workers
- References
- Retirement and pensions
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| 11:00 |
Coffee
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| 11:15 |
Pay and working time
- Remuneration and benefits
- Working time
- Holidays and special leave
- Holiday and sickness pay
- End of service payments
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| 12:00 |
Discrimination law in the United Arab Emirates
- The position in the UAE – and how this differs to the UK
- Harassment and bullying
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| 13:00 |
Lunch
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| 14:00 |
Grievances and disciplinary procedures
- Managing discipline, grievances and dismissal
- Arbitrary dismissal
- Enforcement and dispute resolution
- Termination
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| 14:45 |
Family-friendly rights
- Statutory leaves
- Maternity rights
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| 15:30 |
Tea
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| 15:45 |
Religious and cultural awareness
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| 16:15 |
Health and safety
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| 16:30 |
Current trends and developments
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| 17:00 |
End of seminar
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