UAE Approves Federal Decree Law on Regulation of Labor Relations

UAE Approves Federal Decree Law on Regulation of Labor Relations

The cabinet meets at the Dubai Expo 2020's UAE pavilion on Friday. (WAM)

The UAE cabinet approved Friday the executive regulations of the Federal Decree Law on Regulation of Labor Relations, which comprise detailed rules, provisions and procedures aimed at facilitating the implementation of the law.

The executive regulations define the legal framework to ensure efficiency in the labor market and attract and retain the best talent and skills. They create an advanced mechanism that will ultimately enhance ease-of-doing business, competitiveness, and productivity of the labor market.

The regulations set the procedures that guarantee worker and employee welfare and wellbeing and ensure a safe and healthy business environment in the private sector.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the first Cabinet meeting of the year at Dubai Expo 2020's UAE pavilion.

"Today I chaired the first cabinet meeting in the new year and the 'New 50'. A good start on a blessed Friday. Our first decision is to fully apply the new approach for the federal government work during the coming phase to achieve more effective transformational projects and enhance our economy," he said.

"The new government approach will start shortly with several changes, including granting ministries