With the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of national cadres and activating their role in achieving the fifty priorities

Amending some provisions of the Federal Law on “Regulating Labor Relations”

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that amendments have been made to the provisions of the Federal Decree-Law on regulating labor relations, the most prominent of which includes the conclusion of an employment contract for a specified renewable period, in accordance with what is agreed upon by the parties to the contractual relationship without specifying a ceiling for the term of the contract, in order to ensure the protection of rights The two parties are balanced in a way that promotes the growth and stability of the labor market and enhances the economic competitiveness of the UAE.

Abdul Rahman Abdul Manan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, said: “The UAE government continues to develop legislation and laws in line with the development requirements for the next fifty years, and in a manner that supports the stability, flexibility and attractiveness of the business environment, in accordance with the advanced development model of the state and the foundations and principles based on the rules of justice, respect for rights and keeping pace with variables, to ensure the continued progress, stability and leadership of the UAE.”

He added: "The new amendment serves the objectives aimed at creating an advanced system of mechanisms that enhance business ease, productivity, flexibility and the labor market's attractiveness to business owners, and the elite of human skills and competencies, while enhancing the competitiveness of Emirati national cadres and activating their role in achieving the priorities of the fifty."

The Federal Decree-Law for the year 2022 includes the new amendment that stipulates that the work contract is concluded for a specified period, renewable according to what is agreed upon by the two parties.

The Federal Decree-Law on Regulating Labor Relations has introduced various work patterns that allow employers to meet their labor needs and benefit from their productivity and energies at the lowest operational costs, by working in a full-time, flexible, temporary and part-time mode, in parallel with providing multiple options for employers. To employ workers whose work contracts have expired through flexible and easy procedures.

Follow our latest local and sports news and the latest political and economic developments via Google news