As published in Gulf News By Wam Newly established Collective Labour Disputes Committee to examine collective labour disputes that involve 100 workers or more The UAE Cabinet has approved a federal law on work injuries and occupational diseases. The new law defines work hazards for employees in the private sector, the mechanism for reporting and…
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…
New DIFC law amendments come into effect: Amendments further align DIFC regulatory framework with the international best practices Dubai: New law amendments on data protection, insolvency and electronic transactions, among others, came into effect at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Tuesday. The amendments, enacted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of…
Client Alert: New Labour Law FAQs 1. When did the Labour Law come into force? The Labour Law came into force on the 2 February 2022. 2. What is the most significant change brought into by the Labour Law and the Implementing Regulations? Fixed Term Employment: Perhaps one of the most significant changes introduced by the Labour Law is that…
As published in The National The UAE enacted its largest legal reform in its 50-year history in November People who illegally use personal data in the UAE could face imprisonment and financial penalties of up to Dh500,000 ($136,000), Public Prosecution said on Saturday. Penalties for illegally collecting and processing personal data…
Causing harm to national security, spreading rumours; full list of fines for breaking social media rules in the UAE can face up to Dh500,000 fines for photographing people without permission Online users in the UAE are urged to refrain from posting or sharing unofficial news or information from unauthorised sources on social media to avoid hefty penalties, legal experts have…
Issued by Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (“ADJD”)/ ADGM Courts ADGM Courts launch the virtual delivery of notarisation services In partnership with Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (“ADJD”), ADGM Courts are pleased to announce that their notarisation services will now be delivered virtually to the ADGM community. This concerns the last step in the notarisation process…
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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…
UAE: Central Bank issues clarification to raise awareness on decriminalisation of bounced cheques and penalties The Central Bank of the UAE has stated that the new amendments on cheque provisions shall take effect from January 2, 2022. On this score, the apex bank issued a detailed statement on these new amendments that come under the Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of…
