26. Januar 2027
9.30am - 12.30pm (GMT)
Virtual
The pace of change in the employment, labour, pensions and immigration sphere in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) is fast and dynamic as the nation seeks to continue on its journey to attract foreign direct investment and to diversify its economy.
Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 Regulating Labour Relations (the “Labour Law”), as amended, together with its accompanying Executive Regulations (Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2022) (“Regulations”) and applicable ministerial orders are the main laws which govern employment relationships in the UAE (with the exception of the DIFC and ADGM). Having an understanding of the core Labour Law requirements and the practical implementation of the laws and regulations in the region is essential for those holding people-related responsibilities in the UAE.
This course does not address the employment law regulations in the Dubai International Financial Centre ('DIFC') or the Abu Dhabi General Market ('ADGM'). If you wish to gain an understanding of the employment, pension and immigration regimes which apply in DIFC and ADGM, please email employmenttraining@eversheds-sutherland.com and register your interest in our UAE - Employment law in the DIFC and UAE - Employment law in the ADGM virtual training courses.
Programme
Session One
The employment law landscape in the UAE
Recruitment
Contracts of employment
Key statutory provisions
Session Two
Emiratisation
Disciplinary matters
Termination of employment
Discrimination and harassment
Labour Court litigation
Who should attend
This UAE Labour Law virtual training course is relevant to UAE regional HR managers and international HR managers or legal counsel, directors with responsibility for employees working onshore in the UAE. It will also be useful to in-house lawyers, managers and directors who anticipate entering the UAE market and who need to be aware of their responsibilities to their people. A prior knowledge of employment law in the UAE is not required to attend this course.