Employer Perspective – New UAE Labour Law
May 9, 2022
- New UAE Labour Law came in February 2nd, 2022 with an effect by Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021.
- Necessary amendments are made.
- Weekly Holidays have been changed, especially for the government sectors.
- Now onwards, fixed-term contracts are also labelled as Limited Contracts, from 2 to 3 years. 3 years is the maximum term of the contract.
- Employers are asked to shift all the employees to new contracts until 2023.
- Now the maximum probation period is 6 months.
- Now notice is mandatory by the employer. Employer has to inform the employee before 14 days. It has to be a written notice, not a verbal commitment or promise.
- New Flexible working is introduced.
- Holiday, Friday can be changed to any other day with the consent of both parties.
- Maternity Leaves have been increased. Now employers have to provide 60 maternity leaves.
- Compassionate Leaves and Study Leaves are introduced.
- End of Service Benefits.
- Annual paid leaves.
- Keep Visiting Labour and Employment Lawyers.
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