ADGM issues new Employment Regulations

The Riffle

The new changes include updated minimum standards for employment, provisions for part-time and remote work with pro-rata entitlements and special obligations, and updated rules on parental leave and pay. Time to update those employment contracts!

Key features:

• Will not apply to dual-license holders

• Introduction of the “Remote Employee” and “Part-time Employee” concepts

• Written employment contracts to be in place within a month of joining

• Details on probationary periods, including leaves and termination

• More clarity on maternal leaves 

• Introduction of a Death in service clause - the estate of employees who pass away may be entitled to death in service compensation of up to 24 months of the deceased employee’s wages

• Introduction of Vicarious Liability - encouraging companies to put in place anti-harrasment and anti-bullying policies, grievance, disciplinary and equal opportunities policies

• Policies on discrimination in the workplace

• More clarity on termination and end of service gratuity

Want a deep dive?

Download our brief on the new ADGM Employment Regulations 2024:

You can also access the ADGM Regulations here.