Labor law consulting
Comprehensive support for employers on UAE labor legislation issues.
- labor law
- UAE labor legislation
- legal support HR
- labor compliance
- consulting for employers
Labor law, executive support and personnel solutions in the UAE
Legal support for international companies on issues of labor law, employee recruitment, corporate personnel management and management support in the United Arab Emirates
— About practice
The personnel management system is part of corporate governance
For an international company, labor law is not only about registration of employees. The structure of the employment relationship determines the protection of intellectual property, confidential information, trade secrets, corporate governance, managerial liability and business sustainability.
Erich Rath assists international companies on UAE labor law issues, helping to create an effective HR management system that complies with legal requirements and international corporate practice.
— When practice is needed
We support projects in the following situations:
- creation of an HR system
- opening an office in the UAE
- hiring employees
- registration of the general director
- relocation of managers
- development of employment contracts
- dismissal of employees
- conducting an internal investigation
- labor dispute
- corporate personnel restructuring
— Expertise
Main directions
Employment contracts
Preparation of labor documentation for international business.
- employment contracts
- employment contracts with managers
- fixed-term employment contracts
- personnel policies
- confidentiality agreements
- non-compete clauses
- non-poaching clauses
Executive support
Legal support for general directors, board members and top management.
- labor relations with the general director
- agreements with managers
- agreements with directors
- support of the board of directors
- executive remuneration
- motivation structures
HR compliance
Construction of internal personnel procedures.
- HR compliance
- personnel policies
- internal regulations
- employee handbook
- disciplinary procedures
- internal personnel documentation
Hiring and structuring of personnel
Legal support for hiring employees.
- hiring support
- personnel documentation
- personnel structuring
- HR documentation
- international recruitment
Relocation of managers
Supporting the relocation of managers and key specialists.
- relocation of managers
- structuring labor relations
- corporate relocation
- personnel documentation
- management translation
Internal Investigations
Conducting internal investigations.
- internal investigations
- violations by employees
- compliance investigations
- internal surveys
- investigation reports
Prevention of labor disputes
Prevention of labor conflicts.
- labor risk assessment
- settlement negotiations
- HR audit
- contract verification
- dispute prevention
— Results
Relevant experience
Development of personnel policy for an international industrial group
Preparation of employment contracts for managers of the regional headquarters in Dubai
Legal support for the relocation of an international team to the UAE
Development of a HR compliance system for an international company
Legal support for employers during corporate personnel restructuring
— Who do we help?
We accompany international companies operating in the following sectors:
- industrial production
- energy
- oil and gas sector
- construction
- technologies
- artificial intelligence
- fintech
- healthcare
- pharmaceuticals
- logistics
- aviation
- maritime sector
- professional services
- family offices
- direct private investment
— Advantages
Why Erich Rath
- 01supporting employers at all stages of business development in the UAE
- 02integration of labor law into the corporate governance system
- 03experience in supporting international companies, regional headquarters and investment projects
- 04preparation of labor documentation in accordance with international standards
- 05reduction of personnel and corporate risks through legal structuring of labor relations
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We support employers in the development of employment contracts, internal personnel documents and a personnel compliance system.
Yes. We develop employment contracts for the CEO, managing director, board members and key employees.
Yes. We support the legal aspects of the transfer of managers and employees to the UAE.
Yes. We analyze personnel documentation, internal procedures and compliance with labor legislation.
Yes. We develop internal policies, personnel management procedures and contractual documentation aimed at reducing personnel risks.
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Erich Rath assists international companies on issues of labor law, HR compliance and executive support, helping to create a human resource management system that complies with the requirements of UAE legislation and international corporate practice.