ADGM Regulations (repealed) · Abu Dhabi Global Market
Employment Regulations 2019
A reference record of Employment Regulations 2019, drawn from the instrument's own official text. It sets out how the law is organised — its Parts, its section count and its length — and links to the text itself. It does not interpret the law or offer advice on it.
Where this instrument arises in our work: Employment & Labour
At a glance
| Citation | Employment Regulations 2019 |
| Instrument type | ADGM Regulations (repealed) |
| Enacted | 2019 |
| Jurisdiction | Abu Dhabi Global Market |
| Parts | 11 |
| Numbered sections | 67 |
| Chapters | 0 |
How Employment Regulations 2019 is organised
The 11 Parts below are the instrument's own divisions, in the order the official text sets them out.
| Part | Heading |
|---|---|
| Part 1 | Hiring Employees |
| Part 2 | Protection Of Wages |
| Part 3 | Working Time And Leave |
| Part 4 | Maternity And Paternity Rights |
| Part 5 | Employer'S Obligations |
| Part 6 | Time Off Work |
| Part 7 | Employee'S Obligations |
| Part 8 | Non‐Discrimination |
| Part 9 | Termination Of Employment |
| Part 10 | Protected Disclosures |
| Part 11 | General |
What Employment Regulations 2019 covers, section by section
The 67 section headings below are the instrument's own, reproduced in its order. They are a map of the law, not a summary of it — for the wording of any article, read the official text.
- No Waiver
- No False Representations
- Hiring Children And Youth
- Visa And Permits
- Right To A Written Contract
- Amendment Of The Contract Of Employment
- Right To A Pay Statement
- Short‐term Employment
- Probation
- Employee's Duties
- Employment Records
- Pay Period
- Payment where the employment is terminated
- No unauthorised deductions
- No charge for hiring or providing information
- Maximum Weekly Working Time And Overtime
- Excessive Hours
- Reduced Hours During Of Ramadan
- Daily Rest
- Weekly Rest Period
- Rest Breaks
- Vacation Leave
- Compensation In Lieu Of Vacation Leave
- Dates On Which Leave Is Taken
- Leave During The First Year Of Employment
- Entitlements Under Other Provisions
- Entitlement To National Holidays
- Special Leave
- Sick Leave
- Sick Pay
- Termination For Excessive Sick Leave
- Pro‐rata Entitlements For Part‐time Employees
- Maternity Leave
- Maternity Pay
- Paternity Leave And Pay
- Right To Return To Work
- General Duties Of Employers To Their Employees
- Health And Safety Duties
- Ventilation
- Temperature In Indoor Workplaces
- Lighting
- Cleanliness
- Room Dimensions And Space
- Workstations And Seating
- Sanitary Conveniences
- Drinking Water
- No Penalties For Preventing Health And Safety Risks
- Work‐related Injuries
- Compensation For Employment Accidents And Occupational Diseases
- Health Insurance
- Right To Time Off For Ante‐natal Care
- Right To Remuneration For Time Off Under Section 51
- General Duties Of Employees At Work
- Discrimination
- Rights Of Employer And Employee To Minimum Notice
- Termination For Cause
- Right To Written Statement Of Reasons For Dismissal
- Pension For UAE And GCC Nationals
- End‐of‐service Gratuity
- No Other Compensation Rights On Termination
- Retaliation By Employer
- Rule-making Power Of The Board And The Registrar
- Administration Of The Regulations
- Repatriation Flight
- National And Reserve Service
- Interpretation
- Short Title, Extent And Commencement
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Acting on Employment Regulations 2019
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