This is a very good step taken by the ministry of labour, considering the current market conditions that we live in. Whereas the market and dynamics have changed, uae labour law has more or less remained same. Saudi arabia adopted a regulation in 20 that grants domestic workers. E visa rules 83 uae labour law 70 uae labour law news 41 dubai property law 23 uae ministry of labour 10 emirate id 9 ministry of labour 8 uae company law 8 dubai health authority 7 property law 7 visit visa 5 amnesty 2012 4 business options in the uae 4 difc law 4. What are the total legal working hours for private school. Indian labour law refers to laws regulating labour in india. The subject of labor law in the uae alone is itself a vast topic, as the relevant legislation is not contained within one statute but a collection of applicable laws, provisions, and amendments. Public sector employees are governed by the federal decree law no. Just a few days ago, my hr manager told me the company is cutting costs, which will. A woman is entitled to a further maximum of 100 days. If such periods are not mentioned in the contract, the employer must pay the employee once every 14 days. This is an interesting contrast to the uae labour law which.
Work in medical and other services as may be decided by the minister of labour and social affairs if the working woman does not normally carry out a manual. 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. Wikisource has original text related to this article. Dubai labour law article 122 employer may dismiss a. Revised uae labour law,new uae labour law 2015 revised. Under article 37 of the difc law, difc employees benefit from a longer maternity leave than mainland company employees. Business regulations the official portal of the uae government. Prohibition of child labour sub part b forced labour 6.
We, zayed bin sultan al nahyan, president of the united arab emirates after having reference. Employment of workers article 9 work is an inherent right of the nationals of the united arab emirates. Getting the united arab emirates up to international. However, now they are under the purview of ministry of human resources and emiratisation. Article 30 of the uae labour law stipulates that a woman is entitled to maternity leave with full pay totaling 45 calendar days if she has completed a year of employment. Clients will also receive complimentary access to more than 500 000 ccma and bargaining council awards until december 2019. The type, amount, procedures and companies and establishments subject to this condition, as well as other relevant provisions shall be defined by a cabinet resolution. The full text version of the uae labor law including its amending texts is available on the site. Employment laws for the government sector the official portal of.
Electronic transactions and commerce law abu dhabi government portal. W ith the treatment of migrant workers in qatar hitting the headlines on a regular basis at present, labor laws throughout the middle east have been placed under the microscope. It also describes the employment law that applies in the dubai international finance centre. The employer may fix the date of commencement of annual leave and, if necessary, divide such leave into not more than two. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted and published. Sheikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan, the president of the uae approved federal law no. Search for uae labour law article 127 pdf 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. 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. Arbitration law amendment law, difc law no 6 of 20. Here you can find information pertaining to the united arab emirates labor law both in the private sector and public sector as promulgated by the ministry of labour. The time during which the employee would be available for the service of the employer but it does include rest periods. Below, we present a short description of the key changes and their most important implications for employers.
These provisions are weaker than the uae labor law, which stipulates. Providing that the employee has been employed for at least 1 year and has met the required notification requirements specified in the law, she will be entitled to a minimum maternity leave of 65 working days. Business regulations the official portal of the uae. They follow the new uae labour law, which has been in effect since january 2016. Bahrain labour law bahrain labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. Prior to this law, the matters of domestic workers were under the purview of ministry of interior. Dubai labour law article 122 employer may dismiss a worker. The maximum number of ordinary working hours for adult workers shall be. Mar 07, 2010 frequently asked questions uae labour law 146 u. Uae labour law article 1a1 added by federal law no. Domestic workers rights in qatar human rights watch. Qatar labour law changes a sham, says trade union ituc. Gcc countries of bahrain, kuwait, oman, qatar, saudi arabia, and the uae.
General provisions article 2 arabic shall be the language to be used in all records, contracts, files, data, etc. Draw a clear distinction between individual labour law and collective labour law. Labour matters in the uae are governed by federal law no. The labour law pdf 38p this note describes the following details related labour law. Domestic workers rights bill a step forward, human rights watch june 7, 2017. The new uae labour law that has come into effect changes 3 main aspects of the uae labour law. The law, also known as domestic labour law offers protection to workers. In the uae, workers employed in return for an annual or a monthly wage must receive their salaries once a month on due dates and no later than 10 days after the end of each salary period.
Payment of salaries wages the official portal of the. This new year kickstarted on a friday with every eye focusing on the blazing night. Update uae labour law 2016 the first five days after the weekend are always the hardest. New uae labour law 20172018 download pdf basically, the uae labour law speaks about the following. Employment and labour relations act principal legislation arrangement of sections section title part i preliminary provisions 1. Qatars labour ministry shuts down 15 recruitment agencies. Pdf united arab emirates uae witnessed a progress of growth booming since its establishment, which as result puched all economic. The uae labour law has remained more or less at its original form since its inception in the year 1986. 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. Difc operates within a unique legal and regulatory framework creating an optimal environment for. Employer shall undertake to submit a bank guarantee to the competent labour department. The civil and commercial procedure law promulgated by virtue of law no. United arab emirates international labour organization. Understanding uae employment law and labour laws sta law firm.
Labour law states no clear rules for redundancy pay the. The new law has been aligned with several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a signatory and which have come into effect over the last 36 years. Business regulations related to mainland companies. Article 65 of uae labour law states that the ordinary workhours for an adult worker is eight hours per day, i. However, an employee with a monthly salary of less than dhs. The new uae labour law has been in effect since january 2016. On july 26, 2012, the king of the kingdom of bahrain issued a new labour law no. Uae labour law download click to download if you are employed in the uae, youd have surely heard about the new uae labour law or uae employment. The uae labour law ministry of human resources and emiratisation. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original.
Protection of workers rights the official portal of the. Human rights watch hrw has praised the new law as a step forward that will place the uae in conformity with the international convention on domestic workers of the international labour organization. Uae labour law 2020 download uae labor law employment law. General definitions and principles, employment agreement, working conditions, holidays and vacations, safety and labour hygiene, labour inspection, apprenticeship and employment, workers and employers organizations, welfare services to workers, dispute. General definitions and principles, employment agreement, working conditions, holidays and vacations, safety and labour hygiene, labour inspection, apprenticeship and employment, workers and employers organizations, welfare services to workers, dispute settlement forums, high labour council and. This is in accordance with article 76 of the labour law which states. 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. Strict enforcement of labour laws may lead to penalties for noncomplying companies january 11, 20 in brief although there are no personal income tax obligations in the united arab emirates uae, there are certain mandatory requirements that employers are expected to comply with. 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. Uae labour law section 7 working hours employment gulf news. Amendments to the labour law introduced in 2017 the year 2017 brings a number of amendments to the labour law, which pertain to different areas and, to some extent, materially modify solutions that have existed unchanged for years.
The branches of the ministry of labour and social affairs that are in charge of labour affairs in the emirates of the federation. Employment of workers children and women section i. Uae labour law 2020 download uae labor law employment law pdf. Where she has not completed a full year, she will be entitled to the same number of days but at half pay only. Uae labour law download click to download 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. Uae labour law section 5 payment of wages gulf news. Pdf the future of work is undergoing major shifts, driven by various forces from technological. Labour law states no clear rules for redundancy pay. Labour law in namibia is the first comprehensive and scholarly text to analyse labour law in the country, the labour act of 2007, and how it affects the common law principles of employment relations. Traditionally, indian governments at federal and state level have sought to ensure a high degree of protection for workers, but in practice, this differs due to form of government and because labour is a subject in the concurrent list of the indian constitution. Clients will receive free online access to the manual with regular updates until 12 months from date of purchase. Read employment laws and regulations and cabinet resolutions pertaining to the uaes public sector.
Suffering by the worker from any of the occupational diseases listed in schedule no. Understanding uae employment law and labour laws sta law. The work which is by its very nature not included in the activities carried on by the employer and the performance of which does not take more than four weeks. Title three employment contracts, records and wages title four working hours and leaves title five safety, protection health and social care of workers title six disciplinary rules title seven termination of employment contract and end of service gratuity title eight compensations for occupational injuries and diseases. Jun 26, 2018 united arab emirates uae federal law no. You can find information pertaining to united arab emirates labor law both in. 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. 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. Federal law no 8, for 1980, on regulation of labour relations. Qatar to enforce ban on labour accommodation in family areas gallery. 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.
By year, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005. 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. Arabic only central department of human resources ajman pdf. Domestic workers rights bill a step forward human rights. Article 10 in the event of nonavailability of national workers, preference shall be given to. I searched and referenced many places and i am happy to say that i have found an arabic version of uae labour law which you can download below. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the uae, such as the jebel ali free zone. Work is a right of the united arab emirates nationals.
Minister of labour saqr gobash saeed gobash has told federal national council that a new and revised uae labour law has been drafted. Sources for the content came from and were passed by the national assembly. Definitions article 1 this law shall be called the labor law. No minimum wage has been prescribed under the uae labour law. This page will be continuously updated to communicate any new advancements to the uae labor law. On may 31, 2017, the federal national council adopted a revised version of. We valued your time but unfortunately we cannot find an exact result for the keyword that you searched, so if youre. The new law has been aligned with several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a signatory and which have come into.
Others may not by employed in the united arab emirates except as provided for in this law and its executive orders. The 2019 edition of the labour law and employment manual. Decree no 23 of 20 formation of the dubai design and fashion council official. Welcome to qatar labor law welcome to the qatar labor law website. Article 2 the following terms and phrases, whenever mentioned in this law, shall have the meanings expressed next to them, unless the context requires otherwise. Payment must be in the national currency of the uae.
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