Employment and HR · United Arab Emirates

Employment Contract for United Arab Emirates

Sets out the job, pay, hours, leave, probation, confidentiality and termination terms between an employer and employee. Drafted for United Arab Emirates: governing law, local legal terms, and notes on how to sign it there.

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Where will this document be used?

The document is drafted in English; official languages in United Arab Emirates are Arabic, so a translation may be needed for courts, registries or officials.

Employer nameEmployee's full nameJob title and main dutiesSalary or wage and pay frequencyWorking hours and daysStart dateType of employmentProbation length, benefits, commission, remote work or other terms (optional)Your emailWe send your download link here and save the document to your account.

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What the document covers

Parties and start date
Job title and duties
Place of work and hours
Pay, deductions and benefits
Probation
Leave (annual, sick, parental, public holidays)
Confidentiality and intellectual property
Conduct and disciplinary procedure
Termination and notice
Statutory protections
Governing law
Signatures

Common questions

How much does a Employment Contract for United Arab Emirates cost?

$2 for one document, or $9 a month for 10 documents of any type. You answer a few questions, pay, and download an editable Word file or PDF drafted for United Arab Emirates.

Is this Employment Contract drafted for United Arab Emirates law?

Yes. It names United Arab Emirates law as the governing law, uses local legal terms, and adds drafting notes wherever a local rule needs checking. It is a template, not legal advice: have a lawyer in United Arab Emirates review it before relying on it.

Is a written contract required?

Many countries, including Kenya and the UK, require employers to give employees written terms. Even where it is not required, it prevents disputes.