UAE Labour Laws and Contracts

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What is the minimum number of copies of an employment contract required in the UAE?

  • 3
  • 1
  • 4
  • 2 (correct)

What is the maximum probationary period for onshore companies in the UAE?

  • 9 months
  • 1 year
  • 6 months (correct)
  • 3 months

What is the notice period required for an employee to resign from a new company during the probation period?

  • 30 days (correct)
  • 14 days
  • 60 days
  • 7 days

What is the purpose of the MHRE Offer Letter and employment contract?

<p>To outline the terms and conditions of employment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for companies to convert their employee contracts from unlimited term to fixed term contracts?

<p>31st Dec 2023 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the obligation of the new employer if an employee resigns from a new company during the probation period?

<p>To compensate the current employer for recruitment costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary language required for an employment contract in the UAE?

<p>Both English and Arabic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of a probation period for an onshore company in the UAE?

<p>6 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employer terminates an employee during the probation period?

<p>The employee is entitled to a 14-day written notice period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of converting unlimited term contracts to fixed-term contracts?

<p>To comply with the new labour law introduced in the UAE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for an employment contract in the UAE regarding the number of copies?

<p>A minimum of 2 copies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the notice period required for an employer to terminate an employee during the probation period?

<p>14 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for specifying the probation period in an employment contract in the DIFC?

<p>It must be specified in the contract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an employer if an employee resigns from a new company during the probation period?

<p>The employer is obliged to compensate the current employer for the recruitment cost (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an unlimited term contract and a fixed-term contract?

<p>The maximum duration of the employment contract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an employee who resigns from a new company during the probation period?

<p>The employee is required to serve a 30-day notice period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Employment Contract Copies

Two copies of the contract must be made.

Probation Period

The maximum probation period for an onshore company is 6 months.

Resignation During Probation

An employee resigning during probation must give 30 days' notice.

MHRE Offer Letter and Contract

This document lays out the employee's conditions and responsibilities.

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Contract Conversion Deadline

Companies had until 31st December 2023 to convert unlimited term contracts to fixed-term contracts.

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Resignation Compensation

The new employer must pay the previous employer for recruiting the employee.

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Contract Language

The primary language for employment contracts in the UAE is both English and Arabic.

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Termination During Probation

An employee is entitled to a 14-day notice period if their employment is terminated during probation.

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Purpose of Contract Conversion

To comply with the new UAE labor law.

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Probation Period in DIFC

The contract must specify the duration of the probation period.

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Employer's Obligation

The employer must pay the previous employer for the cost of recruiting that employee.

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Unlimited vs. Fixed-Term

The main difference lies in the maximum duration of the employment.

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Employee's Notice Period

An employee must serve a 30-day notice period before leaving a new job during probation.

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Study Notes

UAE Labour Laws: MHRE and Employment Contracts

  • MHRE stands for Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
  • Expats seeking to live and work in the UAE need to sign an MHRE Offer Letter and an employment contract in both English and Arabic.
  • Two copies of the contract are required, one for the employee and one for the employer.
  • Labour law does not prescribe a maximum or minimum contract term.
  • The new law introduced a requirement for companies to convert unlimited term contracts to fixed-term contracts, with a deadline of 31st December 2023.

Probation Period: Onshore Companies

  • The maximum probationary period is 6 months.
  • The employer can terminate the employee during the probation period by serving a 14-day written notice.
  • If the employee wants to resign from a new company, they must serve a 30-day notice period.
  • The new employer is obliged to compensate the current employer for the recruitment cost incurred.

Probation Period: DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre)

  • The maximum probationary period is 6 months.
  • The probation period must be specified in the contract.
  • During the probation period, the employee or employer can terminate the contract immediately.

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