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Workshop: Overview of the UAE Employment Legal Framework

This workshop will provide a practical overview of the UAE employment law, focusing on how rules differ between mainland (onshore) jurisdictions and free zones like DIFC and ADGM. It highlights key differences in employee rights, employer obligations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The session also examines how force majeure and related doctrines under UAE employment law affect contractual and statutory obligations particularly during unexpected events. A major focus is on how employers should respond during disruptions—covering issues like salary reductions, mandatory leave, termination, remote work, outsourcing, and bonuses—while staying compliant with the law.

Date and Time

2 June 2026 8:30 AM 12:30 PM

Venue

Dubai Chambers

Organized By

Dubai Chambers & Al Sahlawi & Co & Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Event Type

Workshop

About the Workshop

This workshop will provide a practical overview of the UAE employment law, focusing on how rules differ between mainland (onshore) jurisdictions and free zones like DIFC and ADGM. It highlights key differences in employee rights, employer obligations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
The session also examines how force majeure and related doctrines under UAE employment law affect contractual and statutory obligations particularly during unexpected events.
A major focus is on how employers should respond during disruptions—covering issues like salary reductions, mandatory leave, termination, remote work, outsourcing, and bonuses—while staying compliant with the law.

Language: English

Objectives

The participants will gain better understanding of:

The structure, distinctions and key features of the UAE employment legal framework, including the principal rights and obligations of employers and employees under onshore laws and the free zone regimes of the DIFC and ADGM
Force majeure and related legal principles under UAE employment law
Employers’ rights and obligations during periods of crisis
The UAE employment dispute resolution framework, including the procedures for bringing and defending claims before the relevant authorities and courts
Practical lessons arising from recent events, including regional conflict, COVID-19, and flooding, and how employers can manage operational disruption while maintaining legal compliance

https://events.dubaichambers.com/en/?eventId=5248062

Agenda

Participation Fees

(Excluding VAT)

Dubai Chambers' Member: AED 600 /-
Non-member: AED 1500 /-
%10 discount available for groups of three or more.

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Speakers

Faisal Al Hazmi

Managing Partner - Al Sahlawi & Co.

Faisal Alhazmi is an experienced Emirati lawyer and the Managing Partner of Al Sahlawi & Co, a well-established law firm founded in 1997. Prior to his current role, Faisal held positions with leading international law firms and served in key capacities within prominent government entities in the United Arab Emirates. With over 15 years of experience, Faisal has developed specialised expertise in UAE and Middle East court litigation, regularly advising and representing multinational clients in complex, high-value disputes and arbitration proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, including employment-related matters.

Michael Powner

Partner - Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Michael leads the Middle East Employment Team for International Law Firm, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP and brings over 25 years of experience as a corporate employment lawyer catering to a diverse client base in the Middle East, UK, US, and Europe. Michael’s practice is grounded in providing commercial advice to reduce litigation exposure and offering transactional guidance on multi-faceted deals across borders. Michael’s practice remains global and now based in the UAE; he leads our regional team there across our three offices in Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar.

Yorgo Abikhalil

Senior Associate - Al Sahlawi & Co.

Yorgo Abi Khalil is a Senior Associate in the Commercial Dispute Resolution team at Al Sahlawi Advocates and Legal Consultants, specialising in complex UAE employment disputes, including executive terminations and high-value labour claims across onshore courts. Yorgo regularly advises on cross-border employment issues, enforcement actions, and contentious matters involving senior executives and multi-party disputes.

https://events.dubaichambers.com/en/?eventId=5248062

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