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Sharjah residents: Rent freeze for three years, early termination penalties

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Reda Hegazy’s recent contribution to Gulf News highlights the implications of Sharjah’s new rental law, which includes a rent freeze for three years and outlines penalties for early termination. His insights shed light on how these regulations aim to enhance housing stability for residents. AS PUBLISHED IN GULF NEWS Dubai: Are you renting an apartment […]

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UAE Labour Law Update: Extended Statute of Limitations and Finality of Ministry Decisions on Disputes Under AED 50,000

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As of August 31, 2024, crucial amendments to Article 54 of the UAE Labor Law will extend the statute of limitations for labor claims and alter the appeal process for disputes under AED 50,000. Discover how these changes will impact both employers and employees. Article 54 of the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021

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زيادة الغرامات على مخالفات تنظيم علاقات العمل بموجب المرسوم بقانون رقم (9) لسنة 2024

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من يوم 31 أغسطس 2024 أصبحت الغرامة لا تقل عن (100,000) مئة ألف درهم ولا تزيد على (1,000,000) مليون درهم على استخدام العمال بالمخالفة لنصوص المرسوم بقانون تنظيم علاقات العمل، وذلك بالتوظيف الصوري والتخلي عن العامل واستخدام العامل بالمخالفة لتصاريح العمل، وغلق المنشأة دون تسوية مستحقات العمال وغيرها المخالفات المنصوص عليها بنص المادة (60) من

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Effective 31 August 2024: Increased Fines for Violations of Labour Regulations

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New Decree Significantly Raises Penalties under UAE Labour Law Federal Decree Law No. (9) of 2024 (the “New Decree”) has introduced significant amendments to Article 60 of the Federal Decree Law No. (33) of 2021 on regulating labour relations (the “UAE Labor Law”). Under the previous Article 60 of the UAE Labour Law, the penalties

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UAE: Gratuity frozen because of loan? Here’s how you can avoid the situation

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Mohamed Elmasry’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on how to protect your end-of-service benefits to navigate job transitions smoothly. AS PUBLISHED IN GULF NEWS Dubai: Many UAE employees rely on their end-of-service benefits or gratuity as a financial cushion during job transitions. But did you know that UAE banks can freeze or utilize

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Correction issued for typographical error in Dubai government human resources law

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Mohamed Elmasry, an Associate of Alsuwaidi & Company, highlights this amendment’s significance for HR and legal practitioners. This correction underscores the importance of staying vigilant in regulatory compliance and ensures that all parties involved in HR management are aligned with the correct legal standards. Our team closely monitors such amendments to keep our clients informed and

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Dubai launches a new key driving force to create all setting up business through a Unified Digital Window Platform called “INVEST IN DUBAI”

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This article examines the rules and regulations regarding Dubai Decree No. 13/2024 on Creating a Unified Digital Window for Establishing Companies in the Emirate of Dubai. Further, the Executive council has endorsed the principles for streamlining the investor’s journey catering to their needs in choosing the suitable sectors for their projects through a unified digital

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Decree No. (29) of 2024 regarding the establishment of Judicial Committee for Resolving Jurisdictional Conflicts between the DIFC Courts and the Judicial Authorities in Dubai Emirate

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (29) of 2024 regarding the establishment of an independent judicial body called the “Judicial Committee for Resolving Jurisdictional Conflicts between the DIFC Courts and the Judicial Authorities in Dubai Emirate.” This committee is composed of seven judges, Headed by

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Developing Cryptoasset Landscape in the UAE

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Regulating crypto has never been more important in this highly dynamic, emerging industry 2022 has been a very eventful year for the cryptocurrency industry. It had its share of global headlines: from the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX, an insider trading scandal at Coinbase, and a prolonged downturn in cryptocurrency prices. Nevertheless, digital currencies continue

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New Family Business Law

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Regulates the benefits, incentives and work of family businesses, governance, management, transfer of shares and dispute resolution in order to enhance their role in the national economy On 10 October 2022, Decree-Law No. (37) on Family Businesses was issued and published in the Official Gazette and it will come into force three months after the

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تعديل قانون العمل يسمح بإبرام عقد عمل دون حد أقصى لمدته

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اعتبارا من 29 سبتمبر 2022، أدخلت وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين تعديلا بموجب المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 14 لسنة 2022، بتعديل بعض أحكام المرسوم بقانون اتحادي – رقم 33 لعام 2021 والذي يتناول في المقام الأول تنظيم علاقات العمل. ويبرم عقد العمل لمدة محددة لا تزيد على ثلاث سنوات، ويجوز تجديده أو تمديده باتفاق الطرفين لفترة

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Amendment of the Labor Law allows for the conclusion of an employment contract without a maximum duration limit

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Effective September 29, 2022, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has brought into force an amendment vide Federal Decree law No. 14 of 2022 amending some provision/s of Federal Decree – Law No. 33 of 2021 which primarily deal with the Regulation of Labor Relations. The amendment primarily relates to abolishing the maximum

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Compliance and Sanctions of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the UAE

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We are pleased to share our recent insight which feathered in In-House Community Magazine on Compliance and Sanctions of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the UAE. The article takes a look on how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to improve its reputation as a premier global financial hub and battle perceptions

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Non-compete Clause In Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation of Labor Relations and its Executives Regulations and Exceptions Contained Therein

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The Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 took effect on 2 February 2022 and one of the significant changes which both the employer and employee must take into consideration is the non-compete clause in the employment contract. The Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 the Regulation of Labor Relations states, in Article 10, that the

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The UAE has updated its labour laws. What are these updates and what should you do?

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The UAE recently updated it labour laws and such will come into effect on 2nd February 2022. Further to receiving queries from our clients about these updates, we have put together a short overview outlining some of the new laws and suggestions on what your company should do to stay compliant and avoid the hefty fines. Read

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COVID-19: Working from home leads to high bills. Can I get reimbursed?

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Since Covid-19, more and more of us are working from home. However, working from home does not come without consequence. Many employees have faced higher household bills. The question some people have been asking is whether employees can be reimbursed for their increased costs. Senior Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, Reda Hegazy, speaks to  Gulf

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Business integrity in the time of pandemic: what can businesses in the UAE do to protect their people and business

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Business integrity in the time of pandemic: what can businesses in the UAE do to protect their people and business? During these uniquely challenging times, businesses are poised to react to sudden changes in the market. As businesses navigate through new waters, it is best to seek guidance from the authorities and methodically deal with

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Is job offer letter legally binding on the employee and the employer?

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Our latest insight from Reda Hegazy. A Job Offer Letter: It is the intention of an employer to appoint a prospective employee under the conditions and features that are outlined in a job offer. This offer is generally prepared in writing in order to prove its content easily, and it may include terms of contract and

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