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    Operating in ADGM Employment Affairs Office
    Promoting employment practices that foster prosperity

    The Employment Affairs Office is a dedicated office within ADGM that oversees the operations of the Employment Regulations in respect to providing guidance, stakeholder liaison and ensuring best practice on employment matters.

    Its objectives are to:

    • Set minimum employment standards for Employees
    • Promote a fair balance of rights and obligations between Employees and Employers
    • Foster employment practices that will contribute to the prosperity of ADGM

    For further information, please visit our FAQs and guidance documents below.

    NotePlease note the EAO cannot provide legal advice. For any legal queries, we recommend seeking independent legal advice.
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    ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 (*in force until 31 March 2025)

    ADGM is a financial free zone exempt from the UAE Federal Labour Law. ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 (the “ER 2019”) and its subordinate rules are applicable to ADGM registered entities and their employees. For the full version of the ER 2019, please click here.

    ADGM Employment Regulations 2024 (*Effective from 1 April 2025)

    ADGM is a financial free zone exempt from the UAE Federal Labour Law. ADGM Employment Regulations 2024 (the “ER 2024”) and its subordinate rules are applicable to ADGM registered entities and their employees. For the full version of the ER 2024, please click here.

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    Standard Employment Contract (long version).

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