Course code: ELAE - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 1 day.
With a labour force of 2.8 million, the UAE has a rapidly growing economy and is already a major international financial centre. With expatriate workers making up 90% of Dubai’s population it is clear that foreign companies need a good understanding of the employment law governing Dubai, and the other emirates. This seminar, facilitated by Kerry Scott-Patel, a leading employment law specialist, examines the key employment law and cultural issues that HR professionals and in-house legal counsel need to be aware of when managing and recruiting staff in this part of the world.
What will I learn?
Authoritative overview of employment law in the United Arab Emirates
- Compare the law with the position in the UK
- Gain an appreciation of local employment law issues and cultural differences
- Get access to reliable information on employment conditions, policies and procedures
What will it cover?
Over the course of the seminar, our expert facilitator will guide participants through the employment law framework in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting throughout the differences to the position in the UK.
The issues to be addressed include:
- Legal system and employment legislation in the UAE
- Free zone rules and regulations
- Recruitment including Emiritisation and sponsorship of ex-patriate employees
- Terms and conditions of employment contracts
- Fixed term workers
- Remuneration and benefits
- Working time
- Statutory leaves
- Maternity rights
- Holiday and sickness pay
- Discrimination
- Harassment and bullying
- Health and safety
- Grievances and disciplinary procedures
- Retirement and pensions
- Termination
- End of service payments
- Arbitrary dismissal
- Enforcement and dispute resolution
- References
- Religious and cultural awareness
- Current trends and developments