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ADGM Court upholds arbitration clause in employment contract
In a significant ruling for employment law and arbitration within the ADGM, the Court of First Instance has upheld arbitration clauses in employment contracts, staying proceedings in two consolidated cases involving claims for unpaid salaries and employment benefits. The claimants commenced proceedings against their former employer in the ADGM Court of First Instance. Both claims were based on alleged breaches of their employment rights under the ADGM Employment Regulations 2019.
Part III: When should employers in KSA consider using arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution?
In the dynamic landscape of employment disputes, particularly for managerial positions, the choice of dispute resolution mechanisms plays a critical role in maintaining organisational harmony and efficiency. While arbitration is widely recognised as an effective alternative to litigating in local courts in many jurisdictions, it is not always permitted in an employment context. This article is part of a series examining the labour dispute framework in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Significant amendments to the UAE Labour Law: Articles 54 and 60
On 29 July 2024, Federal Decree-Law No. 9/2024 introduced significant amendments to Articles 54 and 60 of the UAE Labour Law. These changes, effective from 30 August 2024, aim to enhance the enforcement of employment rights and impose stricter penalties for non-compliance. This article outlines the key changes and their implications for employers and employees. Article 54: dispute resolution and legal procedures 1.
Part II: Class action in KSA Labour Court - navigating the complex terrain
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), labour disputes are adjudicated in specialised labour courts. These courts serve as the primary forums for resolving employment-related conflicts, ensuring that both employees and employers are treated fairly. One notable aspect of these disputes is the phenomenon of class action suits, where multiple employees can file similar claims either collectively or concurrently.
The Mind Matters: The UAE’s New Mental Health Law
The UAE has published a new UAE Federal Mental Health Law replacing legislation from 1981, with the effective date set for 30 May 2024. This new law is designed to oversee the treatment and safeguarding of rights of psychiatric patients. However, the law also impacts the dynamics between employers and employees dealing with mental health challenges. We outline the key points distilled from the legislation in our article below. 1.
MEA Employment Predictions 2024: Streamlining Nationalisation Policies
Expect a continued refinement and optimisation of nationalisation policies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), focusing on creating more seamless and effective processes for workforce nationalisation initiatives. In the UAE in 2023 we saw Emiratisation quotas for smaller employers in specific sectors. In KSA we saw continued Saudisation of the professions and a greater emphasis on mandatory training schemes for employers with headcounts of 50 or more.
Littler Global Guide - United Arab Emirates - Q2 2023
Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations.
Littler Global Guide - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Q2 2023
Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations.
Littler Global Guide - United Arab Emirates - Q1 2023
Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations.
Littler Global Guide - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Q4 2022
Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations.
Littler Global Guide - United Arab Emirates - Q4 2022
Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations. View all Q4 2022 Global Guide Quarterly updates Download full Q4 2022 Global Guide Quarterly Unemployment Scheme Came Into Effect January 1, 2023 New Legislation Enacted Author: Dr. Luisa Rödemer, Senior Associate – vangard | Littler On January 1, 2023, the UAE’s unemployment insurance came into effect.
UAE employment and immigration legal landscape - key takeaways from 2022
The last 12 months have seen a flurry of activity from a legislative perspective, with a particular focus on employment and immigration. In this bulletin we reflect back on 2022 and some of the key statutory changes brought into effect in the UAE.
UAE issues mandatory employment insurance schemes
The UAE has sought to protect employees with the introduction of two different insurance schemes over the course of 2022, the unemployment insurance and the workers protection insurance. Unemployment Insurance Scheme In September 2022 the UAE launched for the first time an unemployment insurance scheme to become mandatory for all employees.
UAE public sector introduces mandatory COVID-19 testing | Lexology
With the UAE government recently announcing the roll out of the Sinopharm Chinese COVID-19 vaccine to all citizens and residents, and the Emirate of Dubai rolling the first phase of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the public sector is taking measures to ensure the safety and protection of its employees by encouraging individuals to take the vaccine and mandating PCR testing requirements for those who have not been vaccinated.
Oman Introduces Job Security Insurance
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MHRE Classification System - is your company aware of the recent changes?
New legislation has been published by the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MHRE) which may impact companies' grading and compliance requirements within the existing classification system.
New rights for domestic workers in the GCC
Regulating work in private households is a difficult and sensitive issue which historically has not fallen within the remit of the Labour Ministries in the GCC. However, over the past two years, with the international focus on migrant labour, new legislation empowering the Labour Ministries to regulate this segment of the private sector has been passed.
The UAE Gender Balance Guide : Aiming for Equality
Tuesday, 19th September 2017 marked an extremely positive milestone for Women's Rights, and the UAE, when the Gender Balance Guide (the Guide) was launched. The Guide was stablished by the UAE Gender Balance Council, in coordination with the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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