Managing Litigation in the UAE Labour Courts
Type
E-journal
Date
13 Apr 2016
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
General Employment & Labour Law
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Al Tamimi & Company
Analysis
Labour/employment claims in the UAE, including the free zones (except for those in the Dubai International Financial Centre) are governed by the UAE Labour Law No. 8 of 1980 (as amended) (the “Labour Law”) and are heard before the UAE Labour Courts (the “Labour Court”).
The process and timeframe for the hearing of such claims varies, depending on number of factors. Below are the main aspects to consider when dealing with labour litigation in the Labour Court, particularly within Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.