6 Important Things You Should Know About Employment Law in Dubai

by Saniya Zeenat Writer

The employment law in Dubai covers all aspects of employer-employee relationships, including employment contracts and several other facets. The laws apply to all the employees working in Dubai, regardless of whether they are UAE nationals or emigrants.

In Dubai, the staff and workers are employed by the Federal government department of the member-emirate, municipalities, federal and local public institutions. It is ideal to take the help of one of the best employment lawyers in Dubai to know every aspect of employment law. Here are some important facts about the employment law that every employee in the UAE needs to know.

1. Employment Contract
A valid employment contract should contain the initiation date of the contract, the commencement date of the contract, the term on which the employee is being hired, the compensation the employee will receive, and the nature of the contract.

There are two types of employment, limited or unlimited. A limited contract is signed only for a limited period which means commencement and completion dates are mentioned on the contract. And after the completion of the period, it can be renewed with both parties' consent.

2. Employment of Juveniles and Women
The UAE government is against child labour, so a person under 15 years can’t be employed. And there may be work permits issued to juveniles in the age group of 15-18 years specific to work conditions, nature, and length of employment.

3. Salary
Compensation in the form of cash is compulsory for every person employed in Dubai. It can be paid hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or per job basis. Incentive and other stipends such as the cost of living should also fall under salaries and should be clearly stated in the contract.

Stipends should not be a part of the basic wage and it should be known that the government hasn’t established a minimum basic wage nor did it specify a currency, therefore employer’s and employee’s mutual consent are required in this regard.

4. Short Term / Temporary Labour Permit
The UAE Labour Ministry allowed emigrants to apply for short term work permits. And the ministry issues this for only 60 days and can only be issued 5 times. And the employee needs a request allowance before the expiry of the work permit.

5. Part-Time Work Permit
The UAE law allows students to have part-time jobs as long as there is a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour. Expats with a valid labour card can also work part-time for earning extra money. But a student with a UAE residence visa and expats sponsored by Emirati women don’t require part-time work permits.

6. Probation Period
This is stated in the Dubai labour law that the maximum period for probation is six months. And the employer may end the contract anytime during this period. If the employer terminates the contract then there will be no gratuity paid.

After the probation period, all benefits will be given to the employee, apart from the compensation in the lieu of the notice. While this is not mandated by the law,it means that companies have the choice for allowing their employees to complete their probationary period or not.

Conclusion:
These are some important things that employers and employees both need to know.  If you have any confusion and problem then you can find one of the best employment lawyers in Dubai, to know more about this and avoid any legal issues.

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