16 Questions
What is the minimum number of copies of an employment contract required in the UAE?
2
What is the maximum probationary period for onshore companies in the UAE?
6 months
What is the notice period required for an employee to resign from a new company during the probation period?
30 days
What is the purpose of the MHRE Offer Letter and employment contract?
To outline the terms and conditions of employment
What is the deadline for companies to convert their employee contracts from unlimited term to fixed term contracts?
31st Dec 2023
What is the obligation of the new employer if an employee resigns from a new company during the probation period?
To compensate the current employer for recruitment costs
What is the primary language required for an employment contract in the UAE?
Both English and Arabic
What is the maximum duration of a probation period for an onshore company in the UAE?
6 months
What happens if an employer terminates an employee during the probation period?
The employee is entitled to a 14-day written notice period
What is the main purpose of converting unlimited term contracts to fixed-term contracts?
To comply with the new labour law introduced in the UAE
What is the requirement for an employment contract in the UAE regarding the number of copies?
A minimum of 2 copies
What is the notice period required for an employer to terminate an employee during the probation period?
14 days
What is the requirement for specifying the probation period in an employment contract in the DIFC?
It must be specified in the contract
What is the consequence for an employer if an employee resigns from a new company during the probation period?
The employer is obliged to compensate the current employer for the recruitment cost
What is the main difference between an unlimited term contract and a fixed-term contract?
The maximum duration of the employment contract
What is the consequence for an employee who resigns from a new company during the probation period?
The employee is required to serve a 30-day notice period
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.
Test your knowledge of UAE labour laws, including MHRE regulations, employment contracts, and requirements for expats. Learn about the importance of bilingual contracts and fixed-term agreements. Understand the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in the UAE.
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