Part One: Definitions and General Provisions:
The UAE Labour Law includes a set of definitions and general provisions that form the legal basis for labour relations in the UAE. These definitions and provisions aim to provide a legal framework that governs the relationship between workers and employers, specifying the rights and duties of each party.
Definitions
The law includes a set of definitions that clarify the terms used within it. Among these definitions:
- Worker: Any person working for a wage under the supervision or management of an employer.
- Employer: Any natural or legal person who employs workers for a wage.
- Wage: Everything given to the worker in return for his work under the employment contract, whether in cash or in kind.
- Night Work: Work performed during the period from 9 PM to 4 AM.
General Provisions
The general provisions in the law cover several important points, such as the use of the Arabic language in all records, contracts, data, and instructions issued to employees. The Arabic version is considered the official version in case of any discrepancy between the Arabic and foreign versions.
The law also stipulates that it does not apply to certain categories of workers, such as government employees, members of the armed forces, police, and domestic servants employed in private households.
Enforcement of Provisions
The law includes provisions regarding the priority in the payment of dues to the worker or his beneficiaries, where these dues are given precedence over all the employer’s movable and immovable properties. Actions initiated by workers or their beneficiaries are exempt from court fees at all stages of litigation and execution.
Dispute Resolution
In the event of a dispute between the worker and the employer over any rights provided in the law, an application must be submitted to the competent Labour Department, which will summon both parties and attempt to settle the dispute amicably. If no amicable settlement is reached, the case is referred to the competent court.
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