Overview

We provide a recap of the UAE labour law for attendees to gain a better understanding of current practices in the region. It will also offer an update on the regulatory trends and an insight into how to address issues that often arise in the employment context in the new economic landscape.

Who Should Attend

This Training has been developed for all HR professionals within the UAE industry sectors. It would also be highly beneficial for those working as company secretaries or legal heads that have had minimal formal training in labour law and wish to consolidate their experience in the region, as well as lawyers (in-house and private practice) who have recently transferred to the UAE.

Benefits of Attending

Understand key principles of the labour laws of the UAE and the regulatory and enforcement trends at the Ministry of Labour. Manage the legal requirements organizations must fulfil in relation to salaries, end of service gratuity, and other benefits. Comprehend employment disputes and the dispute resolution process from the Ministry of Labour through the local courts. Adhere to the labour law when recruiting, and learn how to handle downsizing and redundancies. Identify the special considerations involving terminations/redundancies of senior professionals, including severance pay and protecting confidential company data