Workforce management in the UAE is shaped by a dual regime of federal labour law and emirate-specific regulations. In addition, evolving regulations around Emiratisation, Immigration, and dispute resolution require legal insight tailored to the local context. Our team works with clients to manage contracts, policies, compliance, visa processes, and termination matters with a strong grasp of the UAE’s cross-jurisdictional employment ecosystem. Key aspects that form part of the employment cycle in the UAE, for which our team possesses specialised expertise. Our services include:

• Drafting of employment contracts, offer letters, and HR policies;
• Advisory on employee relations, workplace grievances, disciplinary actions, terminations, and dispute resolution;
• Structuring and implementation of equity compensation, bonus schemes, and restrictive covenants (e.g., non-compete, non-solicit); and
• Support in navigating employment claims before MOHRE, free zone dispute forums, and UAE courts.