Labour & Employment Law in the UAE
UAE Labour Law has undergone comprehensive reform. Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its executive regulations now govern all private sector employment relationships in the UAE, introducing new contract structures, significantly strengthened employee protections, and clearer termination procedures.
Labour Law Services We Provide
- Employment contract drafting and legal review
- Wrongful termination and arbitrary dismissal claims
- End-of-service gratuity calculation and disputes
- Unpaid wages, overtime, and WPS (Wage Protection System) violations
- MOHRE complaint filing and stage representation
- UAE Labour Court representation — First Instance and Appeal
- Non-compete and non-solicitation clause advice
- Work permit and visa-related employment matters
- Workplace discrimination and harassment claims
- Collective redundancy and business restructuring advisory
- Internal disciplinary investigation and procedural advice
Employee Rights in the UAE — Key Protections
Every employee under UAE Labour Law has statutory rights that cannot be contractually waived. These include: timely wage payment through the Wage Protection System (WPS), 30 days of annual leave per year after the first year, sick leave entitlements, end-of-service gratuity after one full year of continuous service, protection from arbitrary dismissal, and repatriation costs upon termination in certain circumstances.
For Employers
We also advise UAE employers on legally compliant HR policies and employment contracts, MOHRE regulatory requirements, managing terminations in a way that minimises legal risk, handling disciplinary matters correctly, and restructuring workforces in compliance with UAE law.
Contact Our Labour Law Team
Whether you are an employee facing an employment dispute or an employer seeking to ensure legal compliance across your workforce, our UAE labour law advocates respond promptly and work efficiently on your behalf.