🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Employment & Labor

Hiring rules, employment contracts, payroll, social insurance, and EOR options.

Mainland employment is governed by the federal labour law administered by MOHRE; the DIFC and ADGM financial free zones apply their own employment laws.

  • Mainland employment requires a written contract registered with MOHRE.
  • End-of-service gratuity is payable to eligible employees on termination.
  • The DIFC and ADGM operate separate employment regimes within their zones.

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