The executive regulations of the United Arab Emirates' new Labor Law have been passed via Cabinet Resolution No 1 of 2022. While the regulations do not provide all the answers employers had, they do provide much detail employers expected.
This article sets out 10 key need-to-know points about the new regulations.
1. New Work Permits Introduced
Under the regulations, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) will be able to issue a number of new work permits including, most significantly, the apparent introduction of a self-employed work permit, which lets individuals work "onshore" in the UAE without obtaining sponsorship from, or a work permit via, an onshore employer.
2. Additional Models of Work Introduced for Employees
Article 7 of the Labor Law established four types of work models that could be stipulated in an employment contract: (1) full-time; (2) part-time; (3) temporary; and (4) flexible work. The regulations have extended this to include: (5) remote work, where all work is performed outside the workplace and communication is electronic; and (6) job sharing, whereby tasks and duties are divided between more than one employee. MOHRE will make available template employment contracts for each work model.
3. Regulation of Recruitment Agencies
The regulations set out conditions that agencies must meet in order to obtain a license to practice recruitment activities, including participating in or providing outsourcing or temporary recruitment services....
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