The UAE's new employment laws will come into effect on January 1 next year. This week the Ministry of Labour issued the revised rules which cover three decrees. They focus on work contracts, the termination of those agreements, and the granting of new permits. ARN's Malcolm Taylor and Richard Dean have been speaking to Neil Crossley, Partner at DLA Piper who explains the changes.
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