DIFC Employment Law No. 2 of 2019, enacted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has taken effect. The new legislation addresses key issues such as paternity leave, sick pay and end-of-service gratuity. Employer-focused amendments include the expansion of employee duties, anti-discrimination provisions, limiting the application … Read More
DIFC Announces Employee Workspace Savings Scheme
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the launch of the DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS) scheme, which will offer end-of-employment benefits as part of a funded and professionally managed contribution plan. In line with recent global employee benefit trends, DEWS will see the evolution of end-of-service benefits within DIFC from a defined benefit structure to a contribution plan. It … Read More