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A decision puts an end to years of inconsistent judicial interpretations and bringing much-needed legal certainty. The General Assembly of the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has delivered a landmark ruling clarifying which courts have jurisdiction over disputes involving bank guarantees issued in relation to construction projects carried out within the Abu Dhabi Global Market […]

The probation period in UAE is often misunderstood by both employees and employers. Many employees assume that they are free to resign and move to another company at any time during probation without legal consequences. However, UAE Labour Law imposes specific obligations on employees who wish to change jobs during this period, and failure to […]

An employee is hired by signing a contract agreeing to work in a specific role, but when they start working, or later in the course of employment, they realise that they are made to do work for a different role, or they are shifted to a role that is not their expertise, or even demoted […]

We live in a fast-paced world where grind culture is considered the new normal. Jobs have become highly demanding with long working hours. Many parents have been worrying about how their working hours might affect their child’s custody, when it will affect it, and how. Professional growth is as important as taking time for one’s […]

Reviews are considered an important tool for development, as they help business enterprises understand where they need to improve and assist other customers in deciding whether a place, service, or product is good or not. Criticism can be a means of improvement when expressed with the intention of conveying dissatisfaction with a service or product. […]

Working on a visit visa in UAE carries serious legal consequences for both employees and employers. An individual found working without a valid work permit may face deportation, heavy fines, immigration bans, and overstay penalties if the visa expires during such employment. Article 60 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, as amended by Federal […]