Employment in Sharjah
Employment in Sharjah is governed by the UAE Labour Law onshore, covering contracts, working hours, end-of-service gratuity and termination, with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and the Wages Protection System overseeing compliance. Sharjah's free zones apply their own employment rules within that federal framework. Unlike Abu Dhabi's ADGM, Sharjah has no separate common-law employment regime.
Emiratisation targets under Nafis increasingly apply to onshore employers. We advise on contracts and policies, restructurings and redundancies, end-of-service settlements, non-compete and confidentiality, and disputes before MOHRE and the Sharjah labour courts, acting for both employers and executives.
What we do
- Employment contracts and policies
- Onshore and free-zone structuring
- End-of-service and termination
- Emiratisation (Nafis)
- Non-compete and confidentiality
- Employment disputes
Frequently asked
Does the UAE Labour Law apply in Sharjah?
Yes, onshore. Free zones apply their own rules within the federal framework. There is no separate common-law employment regime as in ADGM. 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.
Do Emiratisation targets apply?
Onshore private companies above set thresholds have Nafis targets with penalties for shortfalls. We assess your obligations.
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