Labour law state of qatar we, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof and, labour law no. The uae, where 90% of the labour force are migrant workers, is not a. You should consult a lawyer andor the uae labour department for professional andor official information. I will answer all your questions and will help you to find a job in dubai. The main law that regulates the employment relationship in the uae is law no. They had made me sign one letter on their official letterhead that they have terminated me and will be giving a grace period of one month. The maritime labour convention 2006 mlc is an international agreement of the international labour organisation ilo which sets out seafarers rights to decent conditions of work. Uae workers seek clarification of new labour laws the national. Labor relationships in the dominican republic are governed by the dominican labor code law 1692, which is characterized by its strong protection of the rights of employees. Calculating what is in your end of service gratuity the.
Providing guidance through the legal landscape of employing people in the united arab emirates from recruitment to termination. If you are an employer or employee in uae, you must familiarise yourself with uae labour law as this is what guides your employment. Expatriates and business owners have warmly appreciated the recent reforms to the labour law of uae. Legally an employee is not entitled to be paid, but it is also not. The uae labour law caps the total amount of end of service gratuity at two years worth of salary. The labour law in the united arab emirates uae is applicable to all staff and employees working in the uae, irrespective of whether they are uae nationals or expatriates.
Uae labour laws in detail know your legal rights as a. Article 10 in the event of nonavailability of national workers, preference shall be given to. I am so confused of the current labour law, i wanted to know. The employer acts as sponsor when obtaining such a visa. Laws and regulations uae labour law ministry of human resources and emiratisation. My company terminated me even though i did not violate any rules or do any misconduct or any of the reasons in the uae law to be terminated. On the other hand, if you are still in the planning stage, it helps to know these laws even before you apply and head to the emirates. You can find information pertaining to united arab emirates labor law both in the private sector and public sector as promulgated by the ministry of labour. Furthermore, arabic shall be the language used in the instructions and circulars issued by the employer to his employees.
Saudi arabia labor law outline and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Mohammed bin rashid amends gratuity law in dubai business. Article 65 of uae labour law states that the ordinary workhours for an adult worker is eight hours per day, i. Work permits may only be granted if the following conditions are fulfilled. Article 83 of uae labour law states during the probationary period, the employee is not entitled to any paid sick leave. Application for the purpose of residence of paid employment.
More so, the uae government has made several changes that make working for the private sector more favourable than before. Work is a right of the united arab emirates nationals. Job search, regulations, employment process, contracts, rights, benefits, pensions and more. Labour rights are well protected under the uae law and it is important to know about your legal rights. This past weekend i took some time to research and read the jafza labour law. Or at least read the uae labour law yourself, and ignore anything we say, especially if you dont think it agrees with the law. The ministry enforced three new decrees collectively, the new law that is set to provide the employees with a more secure work. The united arab emirates labor law website also contains resources for understanding the current economic situation in the uae labor law, migrant rights, and other helpful tools to assist with further analysis of labor related functions in the country.
Dubai career guide help you find the right job in dubai uae. This process of increasing the local labour force in the private sector is called emiratisation. Those uae nationals who are ineligible for registration are entitled to receive an end of service gratuity payment or be registered with a qualifying company pension scheme in accordance with the uae labour law. Draw a clear distinction between individual labour law and collective labour law. In the uae, the agency in charge of labour rights and relations in the private sector is the ministry of human resources and emiratisation mohre, which was previously called the ministry of labour. A structured guide to employment and labour law in the uae. This guide to law online united arab emirates contains a selection of emirati legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Uae nationals who hold a uae family book a book documenting the. The law on labour foresees special protection for employees in the private and public sectors, as well as employees whose employment is regulated through a special law, if the special law does not provide for a solution for certain issues deriving from the employment relationship. If the foreigner signs a labor contract in the united arab emirates, he must obtain a work visa. The qatar labor law website also contains articles about the definition and functions of the private sector, resources for researching the qatar labor law and its effect on the qatar economy and migrant rights, and the latest full version of the qatar labor law including each of its amending texts. Ministerial decrees 764, 765 and 766 pave the way for improved labour relations by securing more stable practices governed by regulations that protect workers who are legally sponsored to enter the uae.
How i was stung by my uae employment contract when offered a job abroad know what you are signing up to, says one outofpocket expat in dubai. The key labour and employment legislations in india can be classified in. Exploring collaboration between employers and workers organizations. Unpaid leave this refers to time off work without pay that must be requested by the worker and may be granted at the discretion of the employer but must always be. How i was stung by my uae employment contract telegraph. Merchant shipping maritime labour convention regulations. Hi sir, please, can you help me understand the following below. The new uae labour law has been in effect since january 2016. They hired me last august 2016 as a bus attendant under the sponsorship of rta dubai taxi. I was unable to answer them as i had not read about it or studied it. As was the case prior to the 2016 amendments, the executive regulations provide that a sailor, working on board a vessel which is registered in the uae but operates deep sea, may only enter the uae if they hold a valid seamans book and a sailors card issued by the federal transport authority land and maritime fta. Skill levels of jobs in the uae working for two employers at one time.
The uae labour law aims at increasing the number of national workers in the private sector. Revised uae labour law,new uae labour law 2015 revised. Whether youre a newcomer or a seasoned sailor in the maritime industry, im certain at some point you have heard about a seamans book. Jan 15, 2017 what are your maternity rights in the uae. The maritime labour convention mlc comes into force for the uk on 7 august 2014.
Uae labour law uae labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. Following are the official uae labor law pdf articles that should be follow by both employer and employee which includes the full details of employment contract of workers, salaries of workers, occupational injuries during work, end of service gratuity, working hours, annual leaves, termination, resignation and much more. Employment laws and regulations in the private sector. Minister of labour saqr gobash saeed gobash has told federal national council that a new and revised uae labour law has been drafted. This page provides information about the key steps involved in running a business in a free zone from marketing and advertising to conducting foreign trade and more. According to article 126 of the uae labour law, the contracts of employment of all employees transfer onto the new owners and both the new and old owners will be jointly responsible and liable, for a period of sixmonths, to uphold the obligations, rights and benefits provided for in these contracts of employment. The uae legal guide book aims to provide an overview of the uae s legal system, main uae laws, and the uae courts system. Department of labor dol administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. The ministry of labourthe ministry gifted employees of the country with a renewed interest in uaes employment market as well.
The labour law is a federal legislation applicable to all emirates of the uae, enforced by the ministry of labour and social affair, with litigations adjudicated by the federal and local courts of the uae. New uae labour law 2017 2018 pdf,uae labor law employment law. Many of you asked questions with regard to jafza labour law. The provisions of uae labour law govern the relationship between employers and. The employees right to claim air ticket upon resignation. It is only our opinion or understanding of rules, regulations, and procedures in the uae. For example, if you want to search about a service, use the word service not a services and services etc. Any work carried out on dominican soil is subject to the provisions of the labor. Uae labour law article 124 the employer may not terminate the service of an employee for his health deficiency before he avails himself of the leaves lawfully due to him. Labour law prevails over staff handbook news khaleej times. It is sometimes called the seafarers bill of rights.
The law of proof in civil and commerical transactions. Sep 29, 2015 ministry of labor, uae has announced a set of new labor laws, to come in effect from january 1, 2016. The first 15 days are payable at full pay, the next 30 at half pay and the remaining 45 days are unpaid. If youve been working in the uae for some time, then most likely youre familiar with some of their labour laws, such as getting a labour card and the legality of job offer letters.
Others may not by employed in the united arab emirates except as provided for in this law and its executive orders. Designed to assist employers, including small businesses, and employees find answers to employment and labor law questions, employment law handbook also covers many different areas of labor law including wage payment, discrimination, workplace safety, unemployment, and many others. Following is a brief description of many of dols principal statutes. Section one employment of workers article 9 work is deemed a right of the united arab emirates nationals. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Although very similar to uae labour law, jafza labour law has some small differences in the laws.
May 11, 2017 the uae labour law has set the number of working hours per week at 48 hours, and employers who compel workers to exceed this limit without paying them are violating labour rules. Non nationals may not engage in any work within the state except in accordance with the conditions stipulated in this law and its executive orders. Aug 14, 2012 dear sir i just want to know that is there any uae law regarding the safety violation penalty for the workers in construction site, mean to ask that how much i can fine a worker for his safety violation on site and what is the limit of amount i suppose to impose on him for his violation plz reply. Minister of labour saqr ghobash in his press conference to the journalists told that these labour reforms aim to tighten oversight of employment agreements for temporary migrant workers. Employment and employee benefits in the united arab emirates. An overview of the centres three independent bodies and the associated laws and regulations the dubai international financial centre difc was launched in accordance with united arab emirates uae federal decree no. The full text version of the uae labor law including its amending texts is available on the site. Employment of workers children and women section i. Uae labour law download uae labor law pdf uae labours. This document visa loses its legal force, if the person, who has obtained a residence permit, is not present on the territory of the uae for more than half of a year. Any agreement to the contrary is deemed null and void even if it is made before this law comes into operation.
Immigration and labor law in the united arab emirates. Arabic shall be the language used with regards to all records, contracts, files, data and others provided for herein or in any decision of regulation issued in implementation of the provisions thereof. The time during which the employee would be available for the service of the employer but it does include rest periods. Crew of marine vessels and seamen who serve under special conditions of service on. It sets out the minimum working and living rights for seafarers. The new law, not yet on the statute book, would allow the authorities to. Uae emiratisation award is an annual award given by the ministry of human resources and emiratisation to support and honor the pioneers in the recruitment of uae. This new year kickstarted on a friday with every eye focusing on the blazing night sky filled with dubais world famous firework show. It is only when a baby is arriving in your life that the time frame for maternity and paternity leave become so important. All that is given to the worker for his work by virtue of a written or unwritten work contract regardless of the kind of wage or its.
Others may only work in the state in accordance with the conditions set forth herein and the decisions issued in application thereof. Summary of the major laws of the department of labor u. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Welcome to, your partner for building up a career in dubai uae which also includes other areas of united arab emirates uae like sharjah, abu dhabi, al ain, ras al khaimah, fujairah, um al quwain. Difc employment law and new employment regulations to introduce end. He added, if proven that workers did not go through. Human rights in dubai are based on the constitution and enacted law, which supposedly promise equitable treatment of all people, regardless of race, nationality or social status, per article 25 of the constitution of the united arab emirates. If we update ourselves every month latest changes in uae labour laws and other related issued time to time will be helpful for us. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted and published. We, zayed bin sultan al nahyan, president of the united arab emirates. Any dispute between the employer and the employee if connected with the recruitment of the employee or the terms of his service or conditions of his work. Search for labour law uae pdf download in our website welcome to, your partner for building up a career in dubai uae which also includes other areas of united arab emirates uae like sharjah, abu dhabi, al ain, ras al khaimah, fujairah, um al quwain. Termination of employment under the uae labour law. If you are employed in the uae, youd have surely heard about the new uae labour law or uae employment law that has been issued in 2016.
The uae labour law has remained more or less at its original form since its inception in the year 1986. For the purposes of labor law, the performance of jury duties is treated as an unavoidable public and personal duty. Labour matters in the uae are governed by federal law no. Surprisingly, not a lot of people know what the hidden benefits are by having a seamans book which is also a common name for a discharge book or a seamans identification and record book. Employment of workers article 9 work is an inherent right of the nationals of the united arab emirates. New uae labor rules to come in effect from january 1, 2016. We have noticed a trend where employers enhance their end of service gratuity to retain key talent. Uae federal law 8 of 1980 concerning the regulation of. Comparison of difc and uae labour law on key areas this article contrasts the provisions of the uae labour law no. For completeness, the uae labour law provides that an employee is entitled to 90 calendar days of sick leave in any 12month period. Labour fees information labour guarantee refund labour inspection for quota approval labour law labour pro card limited contract lost labour card maternity leave noncompetition clause notice period occupational disease offer letter overtime parttime work permit p ayment of wages uae labour law probation period p ro card labour. The labour law does not apply to nationals of the uae working abroad. Uae federal law 8 of 1980 concerning the regulation of labor.
A handy book of the labour laws, being a popular guide to the employers and workmen act this is a popular guide to the employers and workmen act, 1875, conspiracy and protection of property act, 1875, trade union acts, 1871, 1876, and 1893 with introductions, notes and the authorised rules and forms, for the use of workmen. Uae labor law training speedycourse united arab emirates. Labour law prevails over staff handbook filed on april 8, 2014 employment at the dubai multi commodities centre is subject to provisions of the federal law no 8 of 1980 on labour regulation. Running a business in a free zone the official portal of. Employees who are not uae nationals may be employed in the united arab emirates only after approval of the labour department and the obtainment of a work permit in accordance with the procedures decided by ministry of labour and social affairs. Jafza labour law download pdf,latest jafza labor law. Depending on where your company is based, the leave time and additional maternity benefits can be vastly different. They follow the new uae labour law, which has been in effect since january 2016. New uae labour contracts in 11 languages news emirates. It is targeting lawyers practicing or planning to practice in the uae as well as investors and ceos who need a basic understanding of the uae legal system. The revised version of the difc employment law, law no.
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