UAE Labour & Employment Law

9 hours of live virtual classes

Course dates: 1 – 2 March 2022

Course timings: 10:00am – 3:30pm (UAE time)

Course overview
Delivered in partnership with leading law firm Clyde&Co, this course prepares
HR practitioners to successfully handle common labour law issues and mitigate
the impact of unforeseen events while protecting the rights of their workforce -
from recruitment to termination. The programme has been updated to reflect
the November 2021 updates on employment contracts and their implications
for employers, when over 40 laws were included in the changes, which together
represent the largest legal reform in the nation’s 50-year history, including anti-
discrimination, equal pay, new fixed term contracts and more.

A practical and relevant Programme schedule

programme The programme consists of 2 live virtual
Taking into account the changes sessions, spread over 2 days.
brought by COVID-19, participants will In between sessions, there may be
get to hear about CIPD’s latest thinking additional reading or pre-work to
in ethical HR and going beyond legal complete.
compliance. This is a very interactive
workshop with several real-life case
studies, led by an expert to answer all
your legal questions.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable to all levels, from
beginners to advanced.

Key learning outcomes

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
• Gain a thorough understanding of the latest changes and updates
announced in November 2021
• Ensure business continuity while serving all stakeholders
• Understand the impact of employment law at the start of the
employment relationship
• Recognise the main rights that the employee has during the
employment period
• Identify the issues to address at the termination of the employment

For inquiries, email training@cipd.ae or call +971 (0)4 2756900.​

2
Detailed course schedule
Timings for the live virtual classes are 9.30am – 3.30pm.

Live virtual class 1

• Overview of the legal landscape

• Introduction to the UAE legal system
• Free zones vs. mainland
• DIFC and ADGM

• Recruitment and employment Contracts

• Immigration and sponsorship
• Visas for working in the UAE
• Offer letters and employment contracts
• Fixed vs unlimited contracts
• Background checks and recruitment Issues
• Emiratisation and employing nationals

• Operating the UAE as a regional hub

• Dual residency and dual employment
• Payroll issues
• Secondments

• Employee benefits
• Salary and allowances
• Tax and VAT
• End of service gratuity
• Pension/ social security
• Working hours, overtime and the 5-day work week

• Leave entitlements
• Holiday leave and air tickets
• Sick leave
• Maternity leave
• Emergency leave and other types of leave

3
Detailed course schedule
Timings for the live virtual classes are 9.30am – 3.30pm.

Live virtual class 2

• Health and safety obligations

• Private medical Insurance
• Accidents and workman’s compensation
• Accidental death
• Reporting processes

• Termination and employee resignation

• Termination process and permitted reasons for termination
• Poor performance and misconduct
• Restructuring and redundancy
• Recovering costs from employees
• Arbitrary termination – what constitutes arbitrary dismissal?
• Termination after sick leave or maternity leave
• Terminating UAE national employees
• Notice periods and garden leave
• Employee entitlements upon termination

• Employment disputes
• Initiated by the employer
• Initiated by the employee
• The Ministry of Labour process
• Labour and employment disputes in the local courts
• Protecting employer data and confidential information
• Non-compete, confidentiality, non-solicitation clauses

4
Why choose CIPD live virtual
programmes?
It’s highly interactive
Each course provides a
blended learning experience of
instructor-led live virtual classes, partly
self-guided learning), to maximise
learning retention and engagement.
It’s social
Through a WhatsApp group, breakout
sessions and group work, you will
have the opportunity to network with
your peers, share experiences and
work with other participants.
It’s flexible and effective
The course content was designed for
virtual delivery, with shorter spaced-
out sessions and pre-work in between
sessions, which has
been scientifically-proven to enhance
learning retention. It also gives
participants the opportunity to attend
to other work or personal matters in
between sessions, while protecting
them from too much screen time.
For inquiries, email training@cipd.ae or call +971 (0)4 2756900.​
It’s fun
The CIPD live virtual programmes
are engaging and hands-on; with
you, the learner, at the core of the
experience. The courses are
designed for interactivity, and
include breakout sessions, polls,
quizzes, group projects, whiteboard
activities, to ensure you
remain actively engaged.
It’s applicable
The virtual learning programmes
include group projects and a final
session, that help bridge the gap
between the course content and
real-life application.
'It was an amazing
experience.
The training was very
helpful for the day-to-day
operations of our
organisation.'
Julie Ann, Past attendee
What’s included?

Learning materials
Learners will receive joining instructions
the week before the programme starts,
with some introductory pre-learning
activities and additional course
materials.

Live virtual instructor-led classes

The course is made of several live
virtual classes, where a CIPD associate
takes you through learning content and
engaging activities (such as breakout
sessions, polls, quizzes, mind-mapping
exercises).

Student support
To ensure a smooth experience, a WhatsApp group is created for each
cohort, allowing for quick technical support, direct access to the trainer and
more social interactions among participants.

Certificate
A CIPD certificate of attendance will be provided for participants who have
actively attended 70% of the live classes and completed the course work.

For inquiries, email training@cipd.ae or call +971 (0)4 2756900.​

Meet your course leader

Your CIPD course leader: Clyde&Co

Clyde & Co enjoys an unrivalled position as one of the longest-

standing international law firms in the Middle East. They
established their first office in the region by opening in Dubai in
1989 and now have the largest presence of any international law
firm in the Middle East with over 40 partners and 300 staff.

They have accumulated over 30 years of deep market knowledge

and experience in the sectors in which their clients operate, with
particular expertise in insurance, energy, transport, infrastructure,
marine and trade, as well as aviation, education, defence,
finance, healthcare, hospitality, and technology. Working with
industry leaders in the region endorses their reputation for
providing practical guidance on how to get things done in what
can be a challenging market to navigate.
Ready to book?
Course fees

Early Bird Final Fee

​(Valid until 3 February 2022)
$1,459 $1,699
Non-Member
Save $200

$1,399 $1,549
CIPD Member
Save $400 Save $250

Booking and payment

You can pay online with a Debit or Credit Card or via invoice and bank
transfer. ​To book, email training@cipd.ae or call +971 (0)4 2756900.​

What’s next?
1. Upon confirmation of your participation, you will receive a payment
link, more details on our terms & conditions and a booking form.
2. One week prior to the training, you will receive calendar invitations
with links to each live virtual session, joining instructions with pre-work
to complete. A WhatsApp group is also created for participants to seek
technical support and share experiences.
3. On each day of the programme, log into your live virtual sessions!
4. At the end of the live virtual classes, you will be briefed on your final
assignment, which you will present by the final session.
5. After the course, you receive your CIPD certificate of attendance and a
feedback link.
Looking for another course?
We offer a wide range of courses on specialist areas. Check out the courses
below to find out when the next intake is! All our courses are also available for
in-house delivery upon request.

HR as a Business Partner
Explore key themes for today’s HR function as a
'Business Partner' and build the capabilities required to
successfully operate in today’s workplace. Participants
will gain insights on what it means to be a ’strategic’ HR
professional and how to speak the language of
business. >> Find out more

Designing & delivering virtual training

The pandemic has forced individuals and
organisations into new ways of communicating,
working and learning. For L&D professionals, this
means adapting traditional face-to-face learning
programmes into a virtual classroom. This course
will provide all the skills, tools, techniques to allow
you to design, develop and deliver a powerful virtual
learning experience. >> Find out more

Compensation & reward management

Take a holistic approach to reward management with
this in-depth programme. From developing a robust
reward strategy to job evaluation, pay structure,
incentive plans and emerging trends in reward
management, this course covers the financial and
the motivational aspect of reward – helping you build
the knowledge and the skills required to better
support your business. >> Find out more

There’s a lot more! Explore

For inquiries, our public
email training@cipd.ae training
or call +971 (0)4 2756900.​

calendar here 9
For more information about CIPD Live Virtual
Programmes as a tailored in-house training,
please call +971 4 275 6900
or email training@cipd.ae

To stay up-to-date with CIPD Middle East news,

reports, events and training courses, subscribe to
our bi-monthly newsletter here!