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UAE - Employment law in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Relevant to DIFC regional HR managers and international HR managers or legal counsel or directors with responsibility for employees in the DIFC. Useful also for those who are anticipating entering this market.

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GlobaalneAraabia ÜhendemiraadidÜhendkuningriik
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10. september 2026

9.30am - 1.30pm (GMT)

Virtual

Employment law in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is characterised by a pro-business regulatory environment, emphasising fairness and compliance. In the DIFC, employment relationships are primarily governed by the DIFC Employment Law (DIFC Law No. 2 of 2019), providing a robust framework for employment contracts, anti-discrimination measures, and dispute resolution. The DIFC prioritizes flexibility in employment relationships and encourages alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Employers in DIFC need to be aware of the ongoing legal developments and periodic updates within the DIFC employment landscape to ensure compliance with evolving labour laws, promoting a balanced and harmonious employer-employee relationship.

This course does not address the federal labour law in the United Arab Emirates. If you wish to gain an understanding of the federal labour laws which apply onshore in the UAE, see our training course Employment law in the United Arab Emirates.

Programme

The employment law landscape in the DIFC

  • framework and structure
  • differentiating the legal jurisdictions & their implications for employment law

    • Recruitment

  • background checks
  • immigration

    • Contracts of employment

  • mandatory requirements
  • structuring employee benefit packages in line with DIFC standards
  • choice of law

    • Key statutory provisions

  • probation
  • term and notice
  • pay, allowances, deductions
  • leave entitlements
  • working hours and overtime
  • entitlements on termination
  • non-compete

    • Disciplinary matters

  • statutory requirements
  • additional considerations
  • practical guidance

    • Termination of employment

  • process
  • risk
  • additional considerations

    • Discrimination and harassment

  • protected characteristics
  • harassment
  • penalties
  • focus on the recent decision in the case of Mahmood v Standard Chartered Bank

    • Dispute resolution

  • navigating the labour dispute resolution process in the DIFC

    • Who should attend?

    This DIFC employment law virtual training course is relevant to DIFC regional HR managers and international HR managers or legal counsel or directors with responsibility for employees in the DIFC. It will also be useful to inhouse lawyers, managers and directors who anticipate entering the market and who need to be aware of their responsibilities to their people. A prior knowledge of employment law in the DIFC is not required to attend this course.

    Cost:£500

    All prices are exclusive of VAT

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    September 10, 2026, 9.30am - 1.30pm (GMT)

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