The regulations supplement the new UAE Labour Law that took effect on 2 February and address a wide-range of topics, from the elements that must be addressed within employment contracts, to leave and pay entitlements, the use of non-compete clauses and working hours during Ramadan. Dubai-based employment law expert Luke Tapp of Pinsent Masons said:… Read More »
INTRODUCTION In our previous alert (which can be accessed here), we provided an overview of some of the key changes that were introduced by the new Federal Labour Law No. 33 of 2021 (New Law), which repeals Federal Labour Law No. 8 of 1980. The New Law came into effect on 2 February 2022. The… Read More »
The new Traffic and Road Safety Law will enter into force on March 21, 2022. We review the rules that we will have to respect then to avoid new fines. At the beginning of December, Congress approved the reform of the Traffic, Vehicle Circulation and Road Safety Law. It then announced that the new rules… Read More »
2021 saw state and local legislatures shifting their focus away from COVID-19 measures back to traditional employment law matters. Although two states and the District of Columbia have COVID-19 related legislation going into effect in 2022, the remainder of the country will see a more diverse array of employment legislation becoming effective in the new… Read More »
Employers’ use of artificial intelligence in assessing job applicants and employees has increased rapidly throughout the last decade. These tools are used in a variety of contexts, such as making hiring decisions, determining promotions, and evaluating employee performance. However, as more employers implement forms of artificial intelligence in their hiring processes, a demand for regulation… Read More »
We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! In November, the New York City Council passed the first bill in the U.S. to broadly address the use of AI in hiring and… Read More »