Resourcing

Recruitment, training, employment contracts, post-termination non-compete clauses, varying a contract of employment.

UAE :: The Employer Sponsorship Process

An employer must first obtain a eSignature Card from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation …

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UAE :: Foreign workers and Emiratisation

Employers are heavily restricted from recruiting non-local workers in numerous specified posts …

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UAE :: Temporary employment 

Temporary work permits cover work on projects not exceeding 6 months …

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UAE :: Fixed-term employment

If the contract of employment is for a fixed term period, it cannot be longer than two years …

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UAE :: Vocational training contracts

A vocational training contract is a contract under which the employer gives individuals over the age of 12 full vocational training …

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UAE :: Recruitment agencies

Article 18 of the Labour Code states that it is forbidden for an agent to ask or accept from any worker any commission or reward for arranging the employee’s recruitment or charge any expenses incurred, unless they have been approved by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs …

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UAE :: Recruitment

UAE nationals take priority for work …

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UAE :: Probationary periods

Employees may be subject to a probationary period provided this is no longer than six months …

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UAE :: Post-termination non-compete clauses

◉ Are such clauses lawful?  Yes …

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UAE :: Part-time contracts and second jobs

In recent years, UAE has introduced the part-time work permit …

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UAE :: Employment contracts

An employment contract must be for a fixed term for a period of up to three years …

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