Workplace Policies & Compliance

Workplace policies and disciplinary procedures are not optional extras – under UAE Labour Law, employers are required to have formal disciplinary rules in place, and the absence of proper documentation is one of the most common reasons employment disputes are decided against employers.

Draft or Review Workplace / HR Policies

We develop and review comprehensive employee handbooks and HR policies that establish a clear framework for workplace conduct. From code of conduct and leave policies to grievance procedures, our documents ensure you are compliant with UAE Labour Law, foster a fair work environment, and effectively mitigate your legal risks as an employer.

Scope of work

• Develop and draft a comprehensive employee handbook and a suite of HR policies (e.g., Code of Conduct, Leave Policy, Grievance Procedure).
• Ensure all policies are fully compliant with UAE Labour Law and reflect best practices.
• The goal is to establish a clear framework for workplace conduct and mitigate legal risks for the employer.

Deliverables

• A complete, bespoke Employee Handbook and/or suite of HR policies.

Pricing

• AED 15,000 – AED 55,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
• Review of existing documents, AED 15,000 – AED 35,000.
• Providing customized documentation, AED 25,000 – AED 55,000.

Disciplinary Notices

We draft clear, legally sound notices for disciplinary actions. This service ensures that every step of your performance management or pre-dismissal process is properly documented and compliant with UAE Labour Law, creating a defensible record and supporting a fair, transparent procedure.

Scope of work

• Provide legally sound templates for disciplinary actions (e.g., warning letters).
• Advise on the correct procedure for issuing notices in compliance with UAE Labour Law.
• Review draft notices prepared by the client to ensure they are legally defensible and support a fair disciplinary process.

Deliverables

• Legally compliant disciplinary notice templates.
• Review and advisory on specific cases.

Pricing

• AED 1,500 – AED 3,500, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
• Review of existing documents, AED 1,500 – AED 3,000.
• Providing customized documentation, AED 2,500 – AED 3,500.

Draft or Review of Disciplinary Rules

We assist you in establishing a formal, fair, and legally compliant set of internal disciplinary rules and procedures as mandated by UAE Labour Law. This provides a clear, consistent, and transparent framework for addressing employee misconduct, ensuring that all disciplinary actions are justifiable and consistently applied across the organization.

Scope of work

• Draft a formal set of internal disciplinary rules and procedures as mandated by UAE Labour Law.
• The scope includes defining offenses and outlining a tiered penalty system that is fair, consistent, and legally compliant.
• Assist in registering the rules with MOHRE, if required.

Deliverables

• A complete set of internal Disciplinary Rules and Procedures compliant with UAE law.

Pricing

• AED 7,500 – AED 15,000, billed Hourly or Lump Sum.
• Review of existing documents, AED 7,500 – AED 15,000.
• Providing an adjusted template, AED 12,000 Fixed Fee.