Regulatory Alerts2024-07-23
Employment Regulations 2024
The Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Global Market has enacted comprehensive employment standards that establish minimum rights and obligations for employers and employees, covering hiring, compensation, working time, leave, and termination. The regulations mandate written contracts, cap weekly hours at 48, guarantee 20 days of annual leave, and detail sick, maternity, and paternity pay while explicitly prohibiting employers from reimbursing visa or work permit costs. Compliance is enforced through standardized fines, strict record-keeping requirements, and a formal dispute resolution process that grants employees direct access to the ADGM Courts.
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