His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE has enacted the Employment Law Amendment Law No. 4 of 2020, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced on Tuesday, 14th January 2020. The Amendment Law introduces the new Qualifying Scheme workplace regime in the DIFC, replacing the current end-of-service gratuity payment system that has … Read More
ADGM Employment Regulations set to change from 1st January 2020
New ADGM Employment Regulations will come into force on 1st January 2020. The change in legislation follows a public consultation that was held earlier this year and will repeal the ADGM Employment Regulations 2015. Some of the biggest changes include: Discrimination: The anti-discrimination provisions are expanded to include colour as a protected class. In addition, the Rules provide that where … Read More
New DIFC Employment Law No.2 of 2019 in Effect
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