UAE Labour Law Advisory
employment compliance in the UAE.
Practical guidance on UAE Labour Law for foreign-invested companies — covering employment contract requirements, termination procedures, WPS compliance, EOSB calculations, and labour dispute resolution. Legal without the legal firm price tag.
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Tokyo
What the advisory covers.
Review and preparation of UAE-compliant employment contracts — covering fixed-term and unlimited contract structures, required clauses, and MOL registration requirements.
Guidance on lawful termination procedures, notice periods, redundancy processes, and EOSB (End of Service Benefit) calculation — minimising dispute risk.
Wage Protection System registration and compliance management — ensuring payroll processing meets the WPS requirements to avoid visa freezes and penalties.
Calculation and accrual guidance for End of Service Benefit, annual leave, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and public holiday entitlements under UAE law.
Advice and support for MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources) dispute processes — including conciliation, complaint response, and Labour Court preparation.
Guidance on DIFC Employment Law, ADGM Employment Regulations, and individual free zone labour requirements where they differ from federal UAE Labour Law.
How an engagement works.
Understand the specific employment situation, existing contract documentation, and the legal question or risk that requires resolution.
Apply the applicable UAE Labour Law provisions (federal or free zone) to the specific situation and identify the relevant rights and obligations.
Provide structured advice on the appropriate course of action. Prepare or review relevant documentation — contracts, termination letters, EOSB calculations.
Where a dispute has arisen, advise on the MOHRE process, prepare required documentation, and support the client through conciliation or Labour Court proceedings.
Review the broader employment practices to identify any systemic compliance gaps that should be addressed to prevent future disputes.
Markets we cover.
How we differ.
- Advice not calibrated to UAE federal vs free zone distinctions
- WPS compliance treated as administrative rather than legal requirement
- EOSB calculations based on incomplete understanding of UAE provisions
- Labour dispute support not available — referral to external law firm only
- Employment contract templates not regularly updated for regulatory changes
- Federal UAE Labour Law and free zone regulations clearly distinguished
- WPS compliance integrated into payroll and visa management processes
- EOSB and leave calculations accurate and regularly updated for UAE law changes
- Labour dispute support from briefing through to MOHRE conciliation
- Employment contract templates current and calibrated for UAE requirements
handled correctly.
Contracts, terminations, WPS, disputes — practical guidance from a team operating in the UAE daily. The initial consultation is free of charge.