UPDATE As described in a previous article (below), the DIFC, a special economic zone in Dubai, is in the process of promulgating regulations to implement the new DIFC Employee Workplace Savings plan (DEWS) to replace the current end-of-service gratuity payment […]
On 30 May 2019, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) enacted a new employment law which introduces statutory paternity leave and amends several provisions of the existing 2005 employment law, including sick leave pay and paid time off. The 2019 […]
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DOH) has issued a circular requiring all pharmacies to dispense generic medications listed on a DOH formulary beginning 1 September 2018. Patients will be able to choose between brand name or generic medicine, but they […]
Ministerial Resolution No. 31 of 2018 allowed national and foreign employees to take several part-time jobs within the 48-hours-per-week limit. Permission from the original employer to take another part-time job is no longer required. Employers cannot use noncompete clauses or […]
Equal pay legislation The United Arab Emirates’ Cabinet of Ministers approved the first legislation dedicated to equal pay between men and women. The draft law will enter into force when approved by the UAE Federal National Council. The draft law […]