Course Description

This course covers the core principles of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE compliance, equipping participants with the knowledge to manage employment relations legally and effectively. It is designed for HR professionals, legal advisors, and business leaders operating within the United Arab Emirates. Participants gain the practical ability to draft compliant contracts, manage workplace disputes, and navigate regulatory audits.

Course Objectives

  • Interpret UAE Labour Law decrees and recent MOHRE regulations accurately.​
  • Apply statutory rules regarding working hours, overtime, and leave entitlements.
  • Develop compliant employment contracts and internal company policies.
  • Analyze termination procedures, gratuity calculations, and end-of-service rights.
  • Implement dispute resolution mechanisms aligned with local labor courts and MOHRE.

Who Should Attend?

HR professionals, payroll managers, corporate legal counsel, and business owners operating in the United Arab Emirates.

Course Agenda

Day 1 – Foundations of UAE Labour Law and MOHRE Regulations

  • Overview of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its executive regulations​
  • Types of employment contracts and mandatory clauses under MOHRE guidelines
  • Probationary periods, non-compete clauses, and intellectual property
  • Working hours, overtime regulations, and official public holidays
  • Hands-on: Review and revise a standard employment contract to ensure full compliance with current UAE labor regulations.

Day 2 – Leave Management, Wages, and Performance Disciplines

  • Annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and other statutory absences​
  • Wage protection system (WPS) compliance and allowable deductions
  • Disciplinary rules, warning procedures, and legal suspension of employees
  • Anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, and workplace safety mandates
  • Hands-on: Calculate leave balances and complex salary deductions based on a provided employee scenario.

Day 3 – Termination, End of Service, and Dispute Resolution

  • Lawful termination grounds including Article 43 and Article 44
  • Calculation of end-of-service gratuity and final settlement entitlements
  • MOHRE dispute resolution procedures and labor court litigation processes
  • Course wrap-up, Q&A, and personal compliance action planning
  • Hands-on: Simulate a termination case study, calculating end-of-service dues and drafting the final settlement agreement.

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.