Drafting Employment Contracts
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Also referred to as Contract of Service, an Employment Contract spells out the duties and rights of an employer and an employee. At HHS Lawyers, our lawyers and legal consultants in Dubai have decades of experience providing employment contract drafting services which help prevent issues that potentially arise with new employment contracts.
Benefits of Properly Drafted Employment Contracts
Properly drafted employment contracts are a necessity as they help in the following:
Retaining employees
An employment contract that’s drafted by a legal drafting team composed of legal consultants stipulate the amount of time employees have to remain with their employer. Employment contracts also indicate that employees have to give sufficient notice to the employer in finding an appropriate replacement.
Intellectual property protection
If an employee has access to information that are regarded as confidential, guidelines must be set on what can and can’t be disclosed to other parties.
Setting of goals and standards
Employment contracts have to include expected standards of the employer for the employee, as well as performance goals and any other productivity measures
Security for employer and employee
With an employment contract drafted by experts, both sides understand what’s expected of them and enjoy legal protections.
Take note that an employment contract has to contain the necessary terms and conditions, which are the following:
- Employment commencement date;
- Job title with scope of work of the employee;
- Working hours to be fulfilled in a week;
- Duration of probation period;
- Details of remuneration package;
- Benefits employee would receive; and
- Notice period required for termination of employment contract
The aforementioned specifics have to be addressed in all employment contracts. However, with our legal drafting services in Dubai, clients get the assurance that contracts are comprehensive and tailored to address the requirements of employer and employee alike by including:
- An exclusivity clause;
- Employee and employer responsibilities;
- Pay schedule, commissions, and bonuses;
- Gratuity pay calculation;
- Rules for usage of company property; and
- Rules and procedures for employee termination and disciplinary action among others
The legal drafting team of HHS Lawyers elaborates on the last point, disciplinary measures and rules for employee termination, so as not to face legal issues in the future. This provision can help protect employers from cases filed for wrongful termination.
For business owners, the drafting of an employment contract is easy; however, details within the contract are not to be misstated or overlooked so as to safeguard the rights and interests of the employer and the employee. Employment contracts make sure both parties have fair treatment as per the labor laws.
At HHS Lawyers, employment contracts drafted by our legal drafting team follow guidelines as stipulated in the local legislation, while still attracting capable talents for a company. As an employment contract is drafted by our seasoned lawyers in Dubai, clients rest assured the agreement is prepared with their best interests in mind. Also, it is best to seek the advice of professionals especially on rights and obligations of employers in UAE.
Experienced Lawyers for UAE Employment Contract Drafting
Every word and line printed in employment contracts count. Employers must absolutely avoid using pre-made contract forms that can be bought at office supplies stores because, as an employer, there is a need for precisely-written employment contracts exclusively drafted for the needs of the company.
We, at HHS Lawyers, help protect employers through the drafting of employment contracts that are comprehensive while easy to understand to avoid items getting misinterpreted or misconstrued. Our legal drafting team has helped employers in UAE ensure language in employment contracts hold up and protect their interests when challenged in court.
Choose to protect your business starting today. Call us to speak to our experienced lawyers in Dubai for the drafting of employment contracts.
FAQs – Drafting Employment Contracts in UAE
What is employment contract?
An employment contract is a legal contract between an employer and an employee which establishes the terms and conditions of employment. It defines the duties, rights, remuneration, and working terms amongst other significant details of the employment relationship.
What is the importance of drawing up an appropriate employment contract?
A well written employment contract is also useful in averting conflicts as it establishes clearly the roles, payment, working hours and the liability of the employer as well as the employee. It also makes sure that there is adherence to the UAE labour laws.
What details is needed in a contract of employment?
The employment contract normally contains the job title of the employee, remuneration, benefits, working hours, probation, and leave allowances, termination, and other employment terms.
Are employment contracts in UAE mandatory?
Yes. The UAE employers must ensure that they offer a written employment contract, which is in accordance with the UAE Labour Law and registered with the appropriate labour authority.
Is it possible to revise a contract of employment after the contract has been signed?
Yes. In case the employer and the employee are in agreement with the amendments, employment contracts can be amended. Any changes made should also be in line with the relevant labour laws.
How many are the years of probation in an employment contract?
The first period of employment is the probation period where the employer can get to know the performance of the employee. The labour laws lead to specific limitations to probation periods in the UAE.
Is it possible to have the employment contract to terminate under conditions?
Yes. Employment contracts tend to contain clauses governing the resignation, termination notice and under which the employment can be terminated.
What is the distinction between limited and unlimited employment contract?
In the past, the UAE employment contracts were either limited or unlimited. But according to the new labour laws, contracts of employment are usually a fixed term contract.
Is it possible to have employment agreements with confidentiality agreements?
Yes. The employment agreements can contain confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements to secure the information of a company and its intellectual property.
Why would one have a legal professional draft the employment contract?
Legal experts will make sure that the terms and conditions of the employment contracts are in line with the UAE labour laws and that the rights and duties of the employers and employees are spelt out to avoid future conflicts.
