Employment Law

Supporting Dads in the Workplace

Supporting Dads in the Workplace

There’s no question that parents in general are overwhelmed with the balance of work and their responsibilities at home. Most companies have at least an awareness of the plight of working mothers and some kind of maternity leave policy. Paternity leave is a different...

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New Disciplinary Procedures in the UAE

New Disciplinary Procedures in the UAE

We’ve seen the new UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 as amended Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022) in force for a number of months now. So It’s vital that you become familiar with the changes and include them in your employee handbook.  ...

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Fairness In the Workplace

Fairness In the Workplace

Defining fairness is kind of like defining the perfect food. It means something different to everyone. It’s nearly impossible to create a collectively agreed-upon definition. However, everyone has a sense of fairness and unfairness. It’s a strong feeling that people...

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How to Identify Toxic Managers and What to Do About Them

How to Identify Toxic Managers and What to Do About Them

It’s normal to feel some tension when it comes to your manager. After all, they are in a position of authority. As humans, we tend to naturally resist authority or at least feel a mild dislike for it. But how do you know when your manager has crossed the line between...

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How to Support New Parents in the Workplace

How to Support New Parents in the Workplace

Whether out of a desire to retain employees or concern for the welfare of your employees, there’s a lot that companies can do to support new parents. Giving birth, or partnering with someone who has, not only takes a physical and mental toll. It’s also expensive,...

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Webinar: The New UAE Labour Law and Human Resources

Webinar: The New UAE Labour Law and Human Resources

Michael Page discusses with Gateley Legal and OLAM Group UAE's New Labour Law - The Big Changes and How They Impact You. Date: 25 January 2022Time: 11 am – 12 noon UAE Join us to understand the implications of the new labour law which is expected to come into effect...

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Are You Prepared for the 2022 Labour Law Changes?

Are You Prepared for the 2022 Labour Law Changes?

Join our Breakfast Meeting “The New Labour Law and Human Resources” on Tuesday, 18 January   Wow! Many did not expect this start to 2022! We were lucky to experience a few days of rain, though it’s not sure if sun-seeking tourists shared our joy. The new working...

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Breakfast Meeting: The New UAE Labour Law and Human Resources

Breakfast Meeting: The New UAE Labour Law and Human Resources

NBC wants to invite you to the first Business Breakfast Meeting in 2022: Date: January 18thTime: 8.30am – 10am, 1 hour presentation and Q&AVenue: The Norwegian Seamen’s Center, DubaiTopic: The New UAE Labour Law and Human Resources –  Be prepared for significant...

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The New Work Week – A range of options

The New Work Week – A range of options

Just 2 weeks ago, the UAE government announced major changes: A 4 ½ work week from Monday to Friday. Starting on 1 January 2022, the move will support the country’s strategic focus and better align with global markets. It aims to increase productivity while improving...

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Substantial Changes in the New UAE Labour Law

Substantial Changes in the New UAE Labour Law

What a week last week was! Who would have thought that we could top the news with even more ground-breaking changes? Only in the UAE can you experience such rapid transformations. For today, let’s focus on Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021, the New UAE Labour Law,...

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Workplace Health, Safety and Well-Being

Workplace Health, Safety and Well-Being

Managing workplace health, safety and well-being is a more challenging endeavour now than ever before. A recent survey showed that UAE employees are among the most stressed in the world. Technology, which was already changing the workplace, seemed to advance forward...

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