DIFC Employment Solutions
Sub-services include Employment Contracts, Settlement Agreements, and HR Documents and Policies. We ensure legal soundness in every aspect of your employment framework.
DIFC Employment Contracts
DIFC Settlement Agreements
DIFC HR Documents and Policies
Beyond well-drafted employment contracts, establishing robust procedures and HR documentation is crucial to the rights and obligations of employers and employees. We lend our expertise to drafting these documents.
We will undertake a comprehensive review of existing policies and guidelines for employers or provide advice to employers and/or employees on their rights and obligations under these documents.
DIFC Employment
DIFC Employment Solutions FAQs
What services are included under DIFC Employment Solutions?
JBA provides a full suite of DIFC focused employment law services, including, drafting and reviewing DIFC employment contracts, settlement agreements, severance agreements, HR documents and Policies, in-house training and advisory support and litigation representation.
How can James Berry & Associates help with drafting or reviewing DIFC employment contracts?
JBA assists both employers and employees by drafting clear, legally sound employment contracts tailored to DIFC laws and regulatory requirements; reviewing existing employment contracts to identify onerous or non-standard terms, legal risks or clauses that may not align with DIFC employment law and lastly, providing advice on the legal implications of contract terms and negotiating contract wording if required.
Can you assist with developing HR policies and employee handbooks for DIFC companies?
Yes, this can include employee handbooks, grievance procedures, disciplinary rules, and other key HR documents, policies and materials.
How does DIFC employment law differ from UAE Federal Labour Law?
DIFC has its own employment framework that governs employment relationships, with its own rules on contracts, termination, benefits, notice periods and dispute resolution. DIFC law also recognises part-time/short term work and contains its own protections against discriminations and rules on settlement agreements.
Does your firm provide representation in DIFC employment disputes?
Yes, JBA offers advice and support in employment matters that fall within the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts, including offering strategies for settlement and legal representation.
What should employers in the DIFC consider when terminating an employee?
Notice period requirements, compliance with DIFC laws on reasons for termination and the employment contract, and end of service entitlements
Are services available for both employers and employees under DIFC employment solutions?
Yes, JBA can support both employers and employees with all aspects pertaining to DIFC employment solutions.
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What clients say about our DIFC Employment Solutions Services
I would highly recommend James Berry & Associates and will certainly use them again in the future.
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