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This video explains the viewers main concepts of UAE labor law, which governs the working conditions of expats in UAE.
Topics covered in the video as below:
#Types of contracts
#Difference between limited contract vs unlimited contract
which is better for employee
#Working hours
#designation
#Skilled category requirements
#leave salary
#air tickets
#annual vacation
#gratuity calculation
#Notice period
#Termination
#Resignation
Legal disputes
The federal court system of the UAE is comprised of three branches: civil, criminal, and Shariah. Cases are heard first through the Court of First Instance which is located within each emirate. Should the ruling be disagreed upon by either party, the parties then have the ability to have the case heard again in the Court of Appeals. The highest court, the Abu Dhabi Supreme Court, or the Court of Cassation in Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah, is the last degree of litigation; all rulings from these courts are final without the option to appeal.
Labor matters in the UAE are regulated by Federal Law No. 8 of 1980, or the “Law,” amended by Federal Laws No. 24 of 1981, No.15 of 1985 and No.12 of 1986. Federal Law No. 8 of 1980, ratified 20 April 1980, defines the minimum standards of rights and benefits for employees to which employers must adhere, as well as the obligations of employees working within the UAE.
Should either party fail to uphold their obligations defined by the Law they have the ability to have their case heard before a court of law. Before the courts will accept a case filing, however, workers must first try to resolve the dispute directly with their employer. If these attempts are unsuccessful the party must then go to the Ministry of Labour who will issue a recommendation as to the resolution of the matter. If the resolution fails to settle the dispute, the conflict will then be referred to the Labor Court within the Court of First Instance.
The UAE Labor Law also applies to workers in the UAE’s Free Zones; however, workers in the Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC) are exempt from the application of the Law. In the case of a dispute relating to a Free Zone entity, employees should submit their disputes to the relevant Free Zone Authority who will then refer the issue to the Ministry of Labour. The same procedure will then follow, regarding the issuance of a recommendation, as well as a court referral should the resolution not be met.