Tag: UAE Labour Law
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10 Illegal Interview Questions in the UAE (and What to Ask Instead)
10 Questions That Can Get Your Company in Trouble UAE labour law prohibits discrimination in hiring. That includes the questions you ask. Here are 10 that cross the line, with a compliant alternative for each. 1. ‘What is your religion?’ Violates: UAE anti-discrimination law (Federal Decree-Law No. 2 of 2015). The constitution protects freedom of…
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UAE Interview Compliance: The Legal Framework Every HR Director Must Know
This Is a Legal Compliance Issue, Not an HR Best Practice Most articles about interview questions frame this as etiquette. It is not. UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and its implementing resolutions create legal obligations that apply during hiring, not just employment. Violating them exposes your company to MOHRE complaints, Ministry intervention, and…
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Emiratisation in 2026: What Every UAE Hiring Manager Needs to Know
2026 Key Facts at a Glance Fine: AED 9,000 per month per unfilled Emirati position (AED 108,000/year) Quota: 10% Emirati representation for companies with 50+ skilled employees Small companies (20–49 staff): at least 2 Emirati hires required Minimum Emirati salary: AED 6,000/month from January 2026 Fake Emiratisation: fines from AED 20,000 to AED 100,000 per…