The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi’s international financial center, has introduced its new Employment Regulations for 2024, designed to align with global workplace trends. The updated regulations provide clearer guidelines for both employers and employees, promoting best employment practices within the ADGM ecosystem.
Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, CEO of ADGM Registration Authority, expressed his satisfaction, stating, “We are pleased to announce the publication of the New Employment Regulations, reflecting our commitment to enhancing our ecosystem and providing the best regulatory frameworks for both companies and employees.”
The new regulations, which will replace the Employment Regulations of 2019, will come into effect on April 1, 2025, giving employers ample time to update their internal policies, contracts, and employment-related processes.
Among the key updates, the definition of ‘employee’ has been revised to accommodate ‘remote workers’ and ‘flexible working arrangements’.
The regulations also address ambiguities surrounding employee entitlements, including part-time workers, and outline the procedures for obtaining or canceling work permits and visas.
Additionally, the new rules expand responsibilities related to workplace discrimination and victimization.
The regulations, which comprise 13 sections, cover a wide range of topics including hiring procedures for part-time and remote employees, wage protection, working hours, leave entitlements, parental rights, employee termination, and employer obligations.
