2024-07-23
The Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market enacted these consolidated regulations to establish minimum employment standards and foster fair practices within the jurisdiction. The document mandates strict requirements for hiring, including written contracts, visa sponsorship, and prohibitions on waiving statutory rights or charging hiring fees. It further defines comprehensive obligations regarding wage protection, working time limits, leave entitlements, health and safety, and termination procedures with specific sanctions for non-compliance.