Employment in Ras Al Khaimah
Employment in Ras Al Khaimah is governed by the UAE Labour Law onshore, with MOHRE and the Wages Protection System overseeing compliance, while RAKEZ applies its own employment rules within the federal framework. There is no separate common-law employment regime.
We advise on contracts and policies, restructurings and end-of-service settlements, non-compete and confidentiality, Emiratisation (Nafis) for onshore employers, and disputes before MOHRE and the RAK Courts.
What we do
- Employment contracts and policies
- End-of-service and termination
- Emiratisation (Nafis)
- Non-compete and confidentiality
- Employment disputes
Frequently asked
Does the UAE Labour Law apply in RAK?
Yes, onshore; RAKEZ applies its own rules within the federal framework. We advise per entity.
How is gratuity calculated?
On basic salary and length of service under the Labour Law formula. We calculate exposure and check it against the contract.
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