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labor Law

labor

Law

Definition

Dubai’s labor law governs essential aspects of employee rights, including work hours, salaries, leave entitlements, and workplace safety standards. It applies to all employees, regardless of citizenship or residency status, ensuring fair treatment for everyone.

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Key aspects of labor law include:

Employment Contracts

Labor law governs the legal relationship between employers and employees, including the terms and conditions of employment contracts. It covers issues such as job duties, compensation, working hours, and benefits.

Discrimination & Harassment

Labor law prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment based on factors such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, and more. It ensures equal treatment and protection of employees' rights.

Wages & Overtime


Labor law establishes minimum wage standards and regulations regarding overtime pay. It ensures that employees are fairly compensated for their work.

Employee Benefits


Labor law addresses employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other forms of compensation.

Workplace Safety


Labor law mandates workplace safety standards and regulations to protect employees from hazards and ensure a safe working environment.


Unemployment Benefits

Labor law includes provisions for unemployment benefits to support workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.

Termination & Severance


Labor law sets guidelines for employee termination, including grounds for dismissal, notice periods, and severance pay.

Employment Visas


In some jurisdictions, labor law governs the issuance of work visas for foreign employees, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.

Employment Contracts

Labor law governs the legal relationship between employers and employees, including the terms and conditions of employment contracts. It covers issues such as job duties, compensation, working hours, and benefits.

Discrimination & Harassment

Labor law prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment based on factors such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, and more. It ensures equal treatment and protection of employees' rights.

Wages & Overtime


Labor law establishes minimum wage standards and regulations regarding overtime pay. It ensures that employees are fairly compensated for their work.

Employee Benefits


Labor law addresses employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other forms of compensation.

Workplace Safety


Labor law mandates workplace safety standards and regulations to protect employees from hazards and ensure a safe working environment.


Unemployment Benefits

Labor law prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment based on factors such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, and more. It ensures equal treatment and protection of employees' rights.

Termination & Severance


Labor law sets guidelines for employee termination, including grounds for dismissal, notice periods, and severance pay.

Employment Visas


Labor law addresses employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other forms of compensation.

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