HR Update: HR Advisory, UAE Labour Law
Human Capital is the most important part of a business and its functionality. New Federal Law Number 33 of 2021 (New Labour Law) came into effect on February 02, 2022 and has a deep impact on any UAE Business.
How can we assist:
- Employment Contracts – All existing staff contracts will be affected and changes to be mandatorily made before February 01, 2023
- Probation – The new law will have impact on all offers in progress both for employers as well as employees
- Overtime – Changes applied to overtime calculations
- Notice period – Minimum to maximum cap of notice period applies, including new provisions under Article 120
- End of Service Gratuity – Changes in End of Service accruals and payouts
- Non-compete, Discrimination & Harassment – Companies must define and monitor on how non-compete as well as policies on Discrimination & Harassment apply
- Leaves – Introduction of additions to Maternity, Bereavement, and other leaves
- Penalties – to be borne by the employer as well as the employee for breach of provisions of New Law range from AED 50,000 to AED 200,000
Get in touch!
To understand
- Full suite of HR Services (HR Gold)
– Preparation of Employment Contracts as well as HR Policies & Procedures - Partial assistance (HR Silver)
– Review and revision of existing contracts and policies
Who we are
Re/think is a boutique accounting, audit, HR advisory, regulatory compliance and tax advisory firm with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi (ADGM) and Bahrain, focused on providing businesses of varying sizes with timely, proactive, and customized business solutions from start-up and early development to the latest stages of any business lifecycle.
Re/think offers a full range of HR consulting and outsourcing services to provide you with best practice policy implementation, guidance on local employment laws and regulations, and expert advice on hiring, retaining, motivating, and managing employees.
For further information and assistance, please write to us at ask@rethink-hq.com
Who will assist you
Barry Madlin
Manager — HR Services and Talent Acquisition
Muktha Menon
Director — HR Services and Talent Acquisition
Greg Shippee
Managing Partner