HR Glossary
What is UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021)?
The UAE's primary employment legislation effective since February 2, 2022, replacing the 1980 labour law with modernized provisions covering employment contracts, working hours, leave entitlements, wages, end-of-service gratuity, termination rules, and new protections against discrimination and harassment.
Why it matters in hiring
UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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- Unfair Dismissal (UK / Australia)
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