Employee Handbook & HR Policy
compliant, clear, and ready to use.
UAE-compliant employee handbooks and HR policy documentation — covering employment terms, leave entitlements, conduct standards, and disciplinary procedures. Structured to meet UAE Labour Law requirements and serve as a practical reference for managers and employees.
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Tokyo
What the handbook and policies cover.
Comprehensive employee handbook covering employment terms, leave policies, working hours, expense policy, disciplinary procedures, and company values — aligned to UAE Labour Law.
Standard employment contract templates for UAE (mainland and free zone) — including all required clauses under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021.
Leave entitlement schedule (annual, sick, maternity, paternity, public holiday) aligned to UAE Labour Law, with attendance and overtime policy.
Documented disciplinary and grievance procedures aligned to UAE requirements — covering warnings, suspension, dismissal, and internal complaint handling.
Code of conduct covering conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, anti-bribery, and acceptable use — calibrated to the UAE business environment.
Review and update of existing handbooks and policies for compliance with the most recent UAE Labour Law amendments and regulatory changes.
How an engagement works.
Understand the company size, sector, free zone or mainland status, and any specific policy requirements based on the business model or parent company standards.
Prepare the draft employee handbook and policy documents incorporating all UAE Labour Law requirements and company-specific content.
Structured review with the client — incorporating feedback on company tone, culture, and any specific policy requirements.
Final compliance review against UAE Labour Law and applicable free zone regulations before delivery.
Delivery of finalised documents. Guidance on employee acknowledgement process and MOHRE registration where required.
Markets we cover.
How we differ.
- Handbook templates based on global standards without UAE Law alignment
- Leave entitlements not updated for UAE 2021 Labour Law amendments
- Disciplinary procedures not following UAE required process — creating legal exposure
- Free zone vs mainland distinctions not addressed
- Arabic version not available or machine-translated
- All content aligned to Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 and amendments
- Leave entitlements, termination procedures, and WPS requirements accurately reflected
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures follow UAE legal requirements
- Free zone-specific versions available (DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, DMCC)
- Bilingual English/Arabic option available for employee distribution
and HR policies, ready to use.
We prepare documents aligned to UAE Labour Law — for mainland and free zone entities. The initial consultation is free of charge.