We are pleased to share the latest edition of our HR magazine, the Lexis® Middle East – HR Alert!

The HR Alert is a complimentary magazine that updates the latest labour and employment law developments and cases and advises on region-specific HR policies and templates.

It will also include interviews with leading regional HR professionals and guidance on the latest industry trends. In this edition:

When the Heat is on!

With the Qatar Ministry of Labour and Public Health Department issuing new guidelines on heat stress, Emma Higham and Corrine Sobers of Clyde & Co explain what employers in Qatar need to do to comply with the law on working in the heat.

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Don’t Bank on It

Damian Burleigh of Acuity Knowledge Partners examines outsourcing in the Middle East and how it affects regional banks.

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Law Changes: Whose Right Is It Anyway?

Who has copyright rights when an employer/employee relationship or employer/freelancer is involved? Noor Hasan of Gowling WLG examines the fundamental rules.

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Saudisation

Nadia Malaika, HR Director for Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), talks about the importance of Saudisation in their sector and its implementation.

On the other hand, Anas A Akel of Hourani & Partners talks about specific Saudisation challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

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Social Media Policies

Rana Moustafa of D&C Legal Services shares pointers for getting a well-drafted social media policy in place to protect employers and ensure employees better interact with these platforms.

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