Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently held a workshop at its premises which examined key issues of the UAE Labour Law and provided an overview of existing requirements and policies of the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

The workshop, organised in cooperation with Clyde & Co. LLP, was attended by Dubai Chamber members, lawyers and legal professionals, general managers, business owners, corporate counsel, human resources managers and contract administrators.

Sessions highlighted various employment labour issues impacting companies and employees alike and explained how legal frameworks are evolving to reflect the changing needs of the UAE’s maturing business community.

In addition, legal experts updated participants on recent developments related to key human resources issues related to restructuring businesses.

Rebecca Ford, Partner – Employment, Clyde & Co. said: “To successfully run any business in the UAE, it is essential to have an understanding of the UAE Labour Law, and its interpretation by the Labour Courts, as well as the processes and policies of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation,” adding that the workshop provided participants with the tools needed to assess and analyse important human resource issues facing employers today.

For her part, Jehad Kazim, Director of Legal Services at Dubai Chamber stressed the importance of keeping the business community informed about employment laws in the UAE and practical steps that should be taken to ensure that business leaders, legal experts and employees comply with regulatory requirements.

Dubai Chamber regularly organises training seminars and workshops to raise awareness about key business trends and laws impacting the emirate’s private sector. These events fall in line with its strategic objectives of creating a favourable business environment and supporting business growth in the emirate.