Understanding UAE Labour Law Changes:
A Strategic Guide for HR Leaders (2025)
The UAE has reshaped its labour market with major reforms - new contracts, expanded leave, equal pay, clearer exits, and flexible visas.
Our guide translates these mandates into clear actionables for HR leaders in the UAE.
What’s Inside
- Core Shifts: Fixed-term contracts, enhanced leave, equal pay, termination rules
- Sector Playbooks: Retail (OT, shifts, holidays) and IT (visa flexibility, global hiring)
- Tech at Scale: Automating contracts, leave, payroll, and compliance dashboards
- Strategic Outlook: 2025–26 risk map and the CHRO’s evolving mandate
- Annexures & Templates: Checklists, frameworks, comparison tables, calculators
Who Should Read This
- CHROs and HR Leaders aligning policies with new mandates
- HRBPs and Compliance Officers handling transitions and audits
- Business Leaders in Retail, IT, and high-growth sectors
Disclaimer: This resource is informational in nature. For case-specific interpretation or legal matters, please consult qualified UAE legal counsel.