The standards of life of workers are normally maintained using support by the government through enforcement of the law of land that outlines the relationship between the employers and employees. UAE Labour Law governs the relationship between the employee and the employer through its Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 (“Labour Law”). This Paper gives an overview of important provisions of the Law in an easily understandable language.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Employment contracts
- Wages
- On what grounds can an employer terminate an employee's employment?
- When can a contract of employment be terminated?
- Notice
- Severance compensation
- Non-competition
- Employment of foreigners
- Labour Disputes
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the social security provisions within the UAE labor law. It discusses how the law governs the relationship between employers and employees, outlining the key features that provide social security to workers.
- Employment contracts and their legal framework
- Wages and allowances for employees in the UAE
- Conditions for terminating employment contracts
- Notice periods and severance compensation
- The legal provisions for the employment of foreigners
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The report starts with an introduction that highlights the importance of social security in the context of labor laws and how it shapes the relationship between employers and employees. The subsequent chapter explores the legal framework surrounding employment contracts in the UAE, focusing on the distinction between limited and unlimited duration contracts. This section also examines the various allowances and benefits included in the concept of total wages, emphasizing the employer's discretion in offering them. The report then delves into the grounds for terminating employment, analyzing the legal circumstances under which employers can dismiss employees and the limitations placed on such dismissals.
The chapter on "When can a contract of employment be terminated?" examines the various scenarios that allow for the termination of employment contracts, including mutual agreement, lapse of the contract duration, and probationary periods. It further explores the legal requirements regarding notice periods for termination and the possibility of compensation in lieu of notice. The section on severance compensation elaborates on the different forms of payments due to employees upon termination, including gratuity, holiday pay, and repatriation costs. The chapter outlines the conditions for eligibility for each form of compensation and provides specific details about the calculations involved.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this report are: labor law, social security, employment contracts, wages, termination of employment, notice periods, severance compensation, gratuity, allowances, employment of foreigners, UAE labor law, and labor disputes. These terms are central to understanding the legal framework governing the relationship between employers and employees in the UAE and how it contributes to the overall social security of workers.
- Quote paper
- Assistant Professor Nadeem Uz Zaman (Author), 2011, Social Security in UAE, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/179153
