Federal Federal Law 33 0f 2021

The Federal Decree-Law, 33 of 2021, is about the Labour Relations in private sector, it is called the UAE Labour Law. This Law is applicable to all the corporate sectors including employers as well as employees. Let us inform you that the very last and most massive amendment came on 2nd February 2022. It was the amended versions and the additions in the last Law that came in 1980. Though there have been several revisions and additions in the last few years the one that came in February 2022, was the biggest until now. The New UAE Labour Law brings new subjects like part-time workers, freelancers, golden visas, extra work hours, new limited VISA, gratuity calculation, probation period rules, minimum range, work injuries and much more. Ease is created in Private Sector, for employers and employees. This law emphasizes gender and workplace discrimination better than before. For further details, Labour and Employment Lawyers at Ask The Law – Al Shaiba Advocates are the best support.

Legal Framework Governing Labour Relations

As we mentioned above that Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulates labour and employment relations in the private sector. We would like to throw light on the legal framework here. Let us share the key provisions of this federal law here, including:

1. Employment Contracts:Federal Law states that all labour contracts in the private sector must be fixed-term. The law states that it has to be with a maximum duration of three years. The minimum duration can be one year as well.
2. Non-Competition & Non-Discrimination:Non-competition is part of labour contracts of employees belonging to the private sector. The Non-Discrimination laws prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or nationality. Non-competition is not mandatory but the Non-Discrimination is. For further details, you can consult our No.1 Emirati Lawyers in Dubai.
3. Leave Rights:Employees are entitled to annual, sick, and parental leave. How many and when our lawyers can guide you better?
4. Gratuity Payments:End-of-service benefits are calculated based on the length of service. Laws are also revised here. Check with labour and employment lawyers in Dubai.

MOHRE: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

MOHRE: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) oversees labour relations, ensuring compliance with labour laws, resolving disputes, and protecting workers’ rights.

Challenges

1. Cultural Diversity: To deal with a diverse workforce can be a real challenge.
2. Wage Matters: To ensure wage/salary fairness, is a real deal.
3. Disputes and Conflicts: To dissolve disputes and conflicts is a real-time challenge.
4. Several Others: There are several others, check with labour and employment lawyers.

Conclusion

Labour relations in the private sector always play a vital role, in building up a healthy professional environment. UAE continues to evolve and progress, therefore every year laws are modified and implemented. That is why we always suggest that every year check with your lawyer or private lawyer about new law, rules and regulations.

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