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Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.
In these three episodes, Marianne Parkinson and Olivia Rhys-Evans from our Employment team will be joined by Michael Chattle of Al Tamimi to discuss hot topics and trends around employment in the United Arab Emirates.
You can also listen and download on Apple and Spotify.
Episode 1: Hiring in UAE
Our first episode is now live, covering the hiring process in the UAE, including differing laws in the UAE mainland, free zones, and financial free zones; anti-discrimination rules when advertising and interviewing candidates; background checks; hiring from competitors and related legal risks; and essential documentation (offer letters, contracts, etc.).
Episode 2: Dismissals in UAE
Episode two of our series covering employment law in the UAE covers dismissals and the end of employment in the UAE. Our speakers are joined by Michael Chattle of Al Tamimi to discuss topics such as existing employee protections (particularly between mainland, free zones and financial free zones); justification of 'for cause' immediate termination; notice periods, pay in lieu, and garden leave; and settle agreements and practical considerations.
Episode 3: Other trends in the UAE
In our final episode, our speakers discuss other hot topics and employment trends in the UAE, including a rise in grievances and increased use of third parties for investigations; post-termination restriction (i.e. non-competes) enforceability, Emiratisation requirements, and other unique regional challenges.
Senior Associate, Employment
Associate, Employment
Senior Associate, Al Tamimi