Dubai has been one of the favorite options for the job
seekers. As compared to other countries Dubai is the most sought after country
for jobs and also for business. The main reason of people coming to do jobs in
Dubai is because it is a fast growing economy. The real estate market is on a
growing trend and hence people find many opportunities to invest their money
here in Dubai. One can save the entire salary as the salary is tax free. Besides
these reasons Dubai has an excellent climate and the most important the people
can earn a lot while working or investing in Dubai.
The UAE labour law is governed by the Federal Law no. 8 established in the year
1980 known as the regulating labour relations law. This was later amended as
Federal law no. 24 in the year 1981 and Federal law no. 15 in the year 1985 and
in 1986 it was amended as Federal law no. 12. The labour laws are different for
the free trade zone in the UAE.
The labour law applies to all those living in Dubai. This essentially means that it applies to both
the citizens of Dubai and also the people who come to work here in Dubai known
as expatriates. There are exemptions to the labour law in Dubai. The staff
appointed by the Federal government in different areas and also the employees
who work in the Emirates government department are exempted from this labour
laws. The various public bodies, municipalities, various public institutions
and the staff and workers employed at these organizations are exempted from the
labour law. Even the armed forces and security units and domestic servants are
exempted from the labour laws.
According to the UAE
labour law all the employees besides the exempted staff should
follow the law. The laws for the free trade zone like – Dubai Airport Free Zone
and Jebel Ali Free Zone are also subject to various rules and regulations; but
they are supposed to have their own employment contracts.
Those who are living in Dubai
for employment should follow some important regulations in order to follow
the laws correctly. There are certain pre-requisites for those who are working
at Dubai. In order for any outsider i.e. non Dubai citizen to work in Dubai the
employment visa has to be processed through the Ministry in UAE. Once the visa
is approved by the Ministry only then the person can work at Dubai. The
businesses which are to be started in Dubai has to be registered with the
Ministry. This means that the company should open a file with the Ministry
before they start employing their staff in the company. In addition to
following the rules for labour laws the companies should also have proper
immigration clearances to be done before the company employs staff. For the
employees who have to be appointed in the free trade zones the companies or the
sponsors have to deposit a bank guarantee with the Ministry.
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