Managing Your Workforce in the GCC: a Review of 2012 and a Look Forward into 2013
Type
E-journal
Date
14 Jan 2013
Jurisdiction
Bahrain, Dubai International Financial Centre, Qatar, Qatar Financial Centre, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
Contract & Conditions of Employment, Pay, Benefits & Tax, Rights & Duties of Employees & Employers, Termination of Employment, Nationality & Citizenship
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Clyde & Co
Legal reference
Bahrain Law No. 36/2012, DIFC Law No. 3/2012, Federal Law No. 8/1980
Analysis
The past year has been an eventful one for employers in the Middle East with the introduction of new legislation and a number of developments in practice and procedure. This pace of change is set to continue in 2013, with an increasing focus on the employment of nationals and the implementation of best practice. In this bulletin we summarise the key developments of 2012 and consider the further developments employers can expect in 2013.
New Labour Law in the Kingdom of Bahrain
A new labour law for the private sector, Bahrain Law No. 36/2012, promulgating the Labour Law for the Private Sector (the “Labour Law”) took effect on 1 September 2012, and replaced the previous law which was issued more than 36 years ago.
The new Labour Law contains a number of far reaching provisions, including:
• Bringing domestic workers within the scope of the Labour Law; thus providing for minimum leave entitlements, notice and end of service gratuity for domestic workers.