Got a complaint against your employer? New decree issued to regulate disputes: Employers and employees can submit a complaint within 30 days of the violation The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has issued a new decree to regulate the procedures of labour disputes and complaints. Under the decree, employers and employees can submit a complaint within 30 days of…
The new UAE cybercrime law, which came into effect on January 2, 2022, punishes people for taking pictures of others without permission. According to the amended UAE Cybercrime Law, both crimes are punishable with a six-month jail term or a fine between Dh150,000 to 500,000 or both. The new federal law No 34 of 2021 made significant changes to federal…
As published in THEHIU By Huynh Nguyen The United Arab Emirates government has told some of its biggest business families that it intends to remove its monopoly on selling imported goods as the Gulf nation ramps up economic reforms in an effort force to attract more investment. For decades, multinational companies have…
As published in Khaleej Times By Wam All related forms, and procedures in the court will be in Arabic and English A new court that specialises in settling personal cases of non-Muslim expats was inaugurated by Youssef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD). The move is part of the executive procedures to implement the law governing…
As published in Khaleej Times by Sherouk Zakaria The law will be effective from January 2, 2022 and raises the legal age of puberty from 14 to 18 years old The new UAE Penal Law decriminalised consensual relations out of wedlock, introduced provisions for unmarried parenting, and expanded the definition of rape crimes. The Federal Decree Law no. 31 of…
As published in Khaleej Times By Sherouk Zakaria Recent legislation also affords female employees extended maternity leave, equal salary Female employees in the UAE’s private sector feel empowered as the new labour law introduces anti-discrimination and harassment provisions, equal pays and extended maternity leaves. Announced on Monday, the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating labour relations introduced major…