🇦🇪 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.
Official authorities
- Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)
Labour relations and employment standards.
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