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The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recently published its Employment Regulations 2024, set to come into effect on 1 April 2025. These regulations represent a significant update, reflecting global shifts in workplace practices while fostering a robust legal framework for employers and employees alike. As businesses in ADGM prepare to align with these changes, j. awan & partners’ Talent Solutions team is ready to guide companies through the evolving employment landscape.


Key Changes in the Employment Regulations


  1. Redefinition of ‘Employee’

    Employers can now hire remote employees under clearly defined terms, enabling flexible and inclusive work arrangements.


  2. Clarifications on Employee Entitlements

    Provisions for part-time employees and streamlined processes for work permits and visas ensure fair treatment across diverse employment structures.


  3. Expanded Workplace Protections

    The new regulations bolster anti-discrimination measures, enhancing protections against workplace harassment and victimisation.


  4. Enhanced Leave and Benefits

    Employees can carry over annual leave, enjoy expanded parental leave, and benefit from clarified entitlements for bereavement, maternity, and paternity.


  5. Strengthened Employer Obligations

    Employers are mandated to promptly cancel visas post-termination and are held accountable for timely wage payments to avoid penalties.


Why This Matters for Employers


The regulations not only ensure compliance with best employment practices but also aim to create a more equitable work environment. With these changes, ADGM reinforces its commitment to maintaining a globally competitive and employee-centric business ecosystem. Employers must proactively adjust employment contracts, internal policies, and workplace practices to comply with these new standards.


How j. awan & partners Can Help


Our Talent Solutions team specialises in helping businesses navigate these regulatory changes, offering expert guidance on aligning talent strategies with ADGM's legal framework. From updating employment contracts to implementing workplace policies, we ensure your organisation is fully equipped to thrive under the new regulations.


By understanding and adapting to these regulations, employers can foster trust, attract top talent, and maintain operational excellence in the competitive ADGM market.


For more information or to explore how j. awan & partners can support your business, contact us at talent.solutions@jawanpartners.com.

15 JAN 25

Navigating Change: ADGM Employment Regulations and the Future of Workplace Practices

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The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has recently published its Employment Regulations 2024, set to come into effect on 1 April 2025. These regulations represent a significant update, reflecting global shifts in workplace practices while fostering a robust legal framework for employers and employees alike. As businesses in ADGM prepare to align with these changes, j. awan & partners’ Talent Solutions team is ready to guide companies through the evolving employment landscape.


Key Changes in the Employment Regulations


  1. Redefinition of ‘Employee’

    Employers can now hire remote employees under clearly defined terms, enabling flexible and inclusive work arrangements.


  2. Clarifications on Employee Entitlements

    Provisions for part-time employees and streamlined processes for work permits and visas ensure fair treatment across diverse employment structures.


  3. Expanded Workplace Protections

    The new regulations bolster anti-discrimination measures, enhancing protections against workplace harassment and victimisation.


  4. Enhanced Leave and Benefits

    Employees can carry over annual leave, enjoy expanded parental leave, and benefit from clarified entitlements for bereavement, maternity, and paternity.


  5. Strengthened Employer Obligations

    Employers are mandated to promptly cancel visas post-termination and are held accountable for timely wage payments to avoid penalties.


Why This Matters for Employers


The regulations not only ensure compliance with best employment practices but also aim to create a more equitable work environment. With these changes, ADGM reinforces its commitment to maintaining a globally competitive and employee-centric business ecosystem. Employers must proactively adjust employment contracts, internal policies, and workplace practices to comply with these new standards.


How j. awan & partners Can Help


Our Talent Solutions team specialises in helping businesses navigate these regulatory changes, offering expert guidance on aligning talent strategies with ADGM's legal framework. From updating employment contracts to implementing workplace policies, we ensure your organisation is fully equipped to thrive under the new regulations.


By understanding and adapting to these regulations, employers can foster trust, attract top talent, and maintain operational excellence in the competitive ADGM market.


For more information or to explore how j. awan & partners can support your business, contact us at talent.solutions@jawanpartners.com.

15 JAN 25

Navigating Change: ADGM Employment Regulations and the Future of Workplace Practices

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