Emiri Decree Law No. 2 of 2025 | Effective from 19 June 2025
The Emirate of Sharjah has introduced a new Human Resources Law applying to all government entities, replacing Law No. 6 of 2016. Issued as part of a broader restructuring effort, the new law establishes a unified framework for managing public sector employment and grants the Executive Council extensive authority to regulate its implementation.
Key changes include mandatory use of standard employment contract templates, job grades and allowances set by the Executive Council, and a formal performance evaluation system that directly links incentives to individual performance.
Government entities are now required to update their internal HR policies and ensure full compliance with the new rules governing recruitment, disciplinary procedures, terminations, and grievances. Further detail is expected in the forthcoming implementing regulation.
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For legal advice on navigating these developments and ensuring compliance, please contact Suneer Kumar, Head of Corporate Practice, who advises national and international clients on corporate structuring, licensing, employment, and complex commercial transactions. He has overseen the incorporation of entities across UAE free zones and mainland jurisdictions and regularly supports family groups, conglomerates, and liquidators on restructuring and cross-border matters. You can contact Suneer directly at s.kumar@alsuwaidi.ae.
You may also reach out to Vida Grace Serrano, Corporate Senior Associate, who advises clients across sectors including oil and gas, real estate, financial services, family businesses, and multinationals. With legal training in the United States, the Middle East, and Asia, she provides cross-border legal support on corporate, employment, and dispute-related matters. You can contact Vida directly at vida@alsuwaidi.ae.
Mamdouh Tawfik, Associate, is also part of the corporate team and brings wide-ranging experience in M&A, restructurings, joint ventures, employment, and commercial contracts. He has worked closely with government entities and major companies across the Gulf and previously held senior legal and governance roles. You can contact Mamdouh directly at mamdouh@alsuwaidi.ae.
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