The Abu Dhabi Labour Court on Sunday warned private sector bosses in the UAE to strictly follow the new employment rules that came into force on February 2.
The court held a virtual session for employers to make sure they were fully conversant with their rights and responsibilities and that a lack of knowledge could not be an excuse to break the law.
The lecture was held in co-operation with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.
During the session, Judge Ali Hasan Alshateri, deputy head of Abu Dhabi Labour Court, spoke about how the new law offers options that were not available before and strengthens the rights of employees and employers.
He said the legal literacy programme was based on the cases that were brought before the court and it was important that employers were aware of the issues involving the law.
Judge Alshateri said the new law helps to create an attractive environment for investors and skilled labour.
“It improves the efficiency and sustainability of the labour market in the country," he said, and that it was important that a balance was achieved to protect both parties.
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