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Changes in Employment Laws in Dubai

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Changing times Require changes in the laws and regulations. The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown imposed as a result of the pandemic forced businesses to adjust the way they operated. Businesses all over the world introduced flexible structures for their employees and allowed employees to work from home. These changes in working conditions required certain changes in laws and regulations related to the employment and working hours of employees. Additionally, while private employers readily implemented updated working structures, the same was needed for government employees as well. Federal Decree-Law no. 33 of 2021 of the UAE, was recently introduced to ensure efficiency amongst all labour functions in the UAE. The government of the UAE announced a four-and-a-half-day workweek for all government employees. The workweek started from Monday to Friday, with Friday being a half day. Article 17 (6) of the Federal Decree-Law no. 33 of 2021, allows a flexible working plan for employees on t...
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Important Qualities in an Employment Lawyer

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There are many Labour and E mployment Lawyers in Dubai associated with some of the top law firms in the world. However, choosing an employment lawyer is an important decision and has a significant impact on an individual, therefore, it is very important to choose a lawyer that is best suited for an individual. Some qualities are extremely important for employment lawyers and an individual should make sure that the lawyer that they choose for themselves possesses those qualities. The most important factor that should be considered while choosing an employment lawyer is experience. Employment law is a diverse field and employment lawyers handle a vast variety of cases related to employment. It is usually advisable to hire a lawyer who has experience with a situation similar to that of the client. In case a lawyer with the same experience cannot be hired, it is better to hire a lawyer with experience with a situation that is closest to that of the client. This is very important as it can...
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