Law in Practice

Employment Law United Arab Emirates NEW

Over the course of the seminar our expert facilitator, Kerry Scott-Patel, will guide participants through the employment law framework in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting throughout the differences to the position in the UK.

The issues to be addressed include:

  • Legal system and employment legislation in the UAE
  • Free zone rules and regulations
  • Recruitment including Emiritisation and sponsorship of ex-patriate employees
  • Terms and conditions of employment contract
  • Fixed term workers
  • Remuneration and benefits
  • Working time
  • Statutory leaves
  • Maternity rights
  • Holiday and sickness pay
  • Discrimination
  • Harassment and bullying
  • Health and safety
  • Grievances and disciplinary procedures
  • Retirement and pensions
  • Termination
  • End of service payments
  • Arbitrary dismissal
  • Enforcement and dispute resolution
  • References
  • Religious and cultural awareness
  • Current trends and developments