Labour Law

Drafting employment contracts (fixed-term, probation agreements, full-time, part-time) that align with UAE law. Reviewing existing contracts to ensure compliance with statutory provisions for wages, overtime, leave, termination, notice periods, non-competition or non-disclosure clauses. Ensuring contract clauses are fair and enforceable, reducing risk for both employers and employees.

Advising on employee visa, work permit, residency, immigration and sponsor obligations. Ensuring employers meet requirements for visa sponsorship, renewal, cancellation procedures. Protecting employees’ rights related to residency status when employment ends, including grace periods.

Handling unpaid salary claims, late salary, and wage protection obligations (including WPS). Ensuring compliance with regulated working hours, overtime payment, rest days, annual leave, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave. Ensuring employee benefits such as medical care, social benefits, injury compensation.

Advice on termination procedures, whether by employee or employer, including fixed-term vs unlimited (or new fixed contracts under law). Notice periods: what is required, how long (e.g., 30 to 90 days depending on contract and law), and what compensation is owed in lieu if not given. End-of-service gratuity: calculation, timing of payment, employer obligations.

Advising on when dismissal might be considered unlawful or arbitrary under the law (e.g. in retaliation for complaints, or absence of valid reason). Assisting in claims for compensation in such situations.

Representing and advising clients in negotiations with MOHRE, internal investigations, and grievance handling. Facilitation of mediation or settlement between employer and employee. Preparing legal strategy in disputes over unpaid salaries, benefits, wrongful termination or contract breaches.

Reviewing and updating company policies in line with labour law: code of discipline, record-keeping, health & safety procedures, workplace discrimination and harassment prevention. Assistance in drafting internal regulations, staff handbooks, NDAs and non-competition clauses. Conducting compliance audits to ensure employer practices follow legal requirements.

Advising on legal entitlements for maternity and paternity leave, their duration, pay, and protection. Issues involving female workers, juveniles, eldercare, special protection under the law. Handling work-related accidents, occupational disease claims, disabilities, and insurance or injury compensation.

Preparing for and responding to labour inspections by MOHRE and other authorities. Assisting with penalty assessments, notices, and corrective action plans. Advising on safe documentation and compliance to satisfy inspection requirements.

Helping employers protect trade secrets, goodwill and confidential information via non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure clauses. Ensuring these restrictive covenants are reasonable in scope (duration, geography, nature of work) so they are more likely to be enforceable.