UAE Labour Law Training

The UAE Labour Law Training Course provides learners with essential knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and practices governing the UAE workforce. It covers key aspects to ensure compliance and effective management.

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Overview

The UAE Labour Law Training Course is designed to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of the UAE's labour laws, regulations, and practices. By mastering these laws, learners can ensure compliance, avoid legal pitfalls, and foster a fair and productive work environment. This knowledge is essential for businesses to manage their workforce legally and ethically, ultimately contributing to a positive company culture and reputation.

This course is ideal for HR professionals, business owners, and legal advisors working in or with the UAE workforce. It provides practical insights into managing employment issues effectively, giving learners a competitive edge in their careers. By gaining this expertise, learners will be better positioned to navigate challenges, promote fair treatment of employees, and make informed decisions in the workplace.

This 1-day course provided by MPES offers a robust foundation in key legal principles. Completing this course enhances your ability to navigate UAE labour laws confidently, ensuring compliance while mitigating legal risks in the workplace. It is a valuable resource for learners aiming to enhance their legal knowledge and HR management skills in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

Course Objectives:

Understand the UAE Labour Law framework.
Learn key employee rights and employer obligations.
Explore employment contracts and dispute resolution.
Gain insights into health and safety regulations.
Understand working hours, leave, and termination policies.
Learn about the role of the Ministry of Human Resources.
Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws in business operations.

Upon completion, learners will be equipped to apply UAE Labour Laws confidently, ensuring legal compliance and effectively managing workplace disputes and contracts. They will have the expertise to address legal challenges and support a fair and productive work environment.

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Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

Entry Requirements

Educational Background: There are no specific educational requirements for this course.
Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English.
Interest in UAE Labour Law: This course is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in UAE Labour Law.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehensive Knowledge of UAE Labour Laws: Learners will gain a thorough understanding of the key legal frameworks governing employment in the UAE.
Effective Employment Contract Management: Learners will be able to draft and manage employment contracts in compliance with UAE Labour Law requirements.
Dispute Resolution and Legal Compliance: Learners will develop skills to handle workplace disputes and ensure compliance with legal obligations, reducing risk for employers.
Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities: Learners will understand the rights of employees and the obligations of employers, promoting fairness and reducing legal conflicts in the workplace.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals who manage, advise, or support HR and legal functions in UAE-based organisations, ensuring compliance with local employment laws:

HR Managers
Legal Advisors
Business Owners
Operations Managers
Recruitment Consultants
Compliance Officers
Labour Relations Specialists

Course content

Module 1: United Arab Emirates Labour Law

About United Arab Emirates
Introduction to UAE Labour Law
Kafala System and UAE Labour Law
Labour Law - Amendments and Implementing Texts
Finding Expatriate Employment in the UAE
Employment Basics to Know Before Accepting a Job Offer in the UAE

Module 2: Overview of Federal Law No. 8 of 1980

Definitions and General Provisions
Employment of Workers, Children, and Women
Rules Common to the Employment of Children and Women
Workers' Safety, Protection, Health and Social Care
Disciplinary Rules
Compensation for Occupational Injuries
Collective Labour Disputes
Labour Inspection
Concluding Provisions

Module 3: Employment Contracts and Records

Individual Employment Contracts
Apprenticeship and Vocational Training Contracts
Records and Files

Module 4: Shifts, Leaves, and Wages

Working in the Private Sector
Working Hours
Overtime
Official Leaves and Vacations
Compensation for Working on Official Leaves
Public Holidays
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Special Leave
Maternity, Childcare Leave
Umrah Leave
Compassionate Leave
Reduction in Working Hours
Minimum Wages
Wages Protection System (WPS)
End of Service Benefits
Calculations for Gratuity Pay

Module 5: Termination and Severance Pay

Termination of Employment
Severance Pay

Module 6: Emiratization Laws and Policies in the Private Sector

Comprehensive Federal Program Called 'NAFIS'
Emiratization Program and Initiatives
Vision 2021 and Emiratization
Emirates Nationals Development Program

Module 7: New Federal Labour Law Issued in the UAE

Recruitment and Employment Contracts
Flexible Work Patterns
Employee Benefits
Termination of Employment
Potential Liability
Employee Policies
Existing Employment Relationships

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Have Questions? We’ve Got You

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Q. What are the key benefits of completing the UAE Labour Law Training Course?

This course provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of UAE Labour Laws, helping them ensure legal compliance in their organisations. By gaining knowledge of employee rights, employer obligations, and dispute resolution methods, learners can effectively manage HR processes, mitigate legal risks, and foster a fair and productive work environment.

Q. Who should take this course?

This course is ideal for HR professionals, business owners, legal advisors, and anyone involved in managing employees or handling HR functions within the UAE. It is particularly useful for those seeking to enhance their knowledge of local employment laws and ensure compliance with UAE regulations, improving their effectiveness in HR management and legal decision-making.

Q. How will this course help me in my professional role?

The UAE Labour Law Training Course will provide learners with the expertise to handle employment-related issues confidently. By understanding the legal framework, learners can improve their ability to manage workplace disputes, ensure compliance with labour regulations, and navigate complex employment contracts, all of which are crucial for career progression in HR, legal, and business management roles.

Q. Can this course help with dispute resolution in the workplace?

Yes, the course covers key aspects of dispute resolution, including how to handle employment-related conflicts within the legal framework of UAE Labour Law. Learners will understand how to address disputes effectively, from mediation and arbitration to navigating the legal process, ensuring that both employees and employers can resolve issues fairly and efficiently.

Q. Will this course provide practical insights for real-world scenarios?

Absolutely. The course offers practical knowledge on employment contracts, rights, obligations, and dispute resolution methods, all grounded in real-world applications. Learners will gain insights into handling common workplace issues, ensuring compliance, and applying UAE Labour Laws in day-to-day HR management, making them well-equipped to address employment challenges confidently.

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