Introducing the Latest Release of Lexis Middle East – HR Alert!

08/06/202314/06/2023
by Tanya Jain

We are pleased to present the May 2023 edition of Lexis Middle East – HR Alert!

Discover our complimentary HR publication, the Lexis Middle East – HR Alert, designed to keep you informed about the most recent updates in Labour and Employment Law, highlighting noteworthy cases, and offering valuable insights into region-specific HR policies and templates.

Featuring exclusive interviews with prominent HR experts from the region, this edition also provides expert guidance on emerging industry trends. Stay up-to-date and enhance your HR knowledge with the latest issue of Lexis Middle East – HR Alert.

In this edition:

Feature: The Rules of Recruitment – UAE recruitment agency obligations

Following recent announcements in the press on the regulation of UAE employment agencies, Victoria Smylie and Saher Khan of PwC Legal explain the obligations for UAE based agencies and employers who use them.

Trend Setter – Interns

Ruth Stephen, Luke Tapp, Lana Akkad and Melissa McLaren of Pinsent Masons look at the legal precautions the increasing number of employers in the MENA region who are interested in offering internship opportunities need to be aware of.

Immigration Focus: Recent GCC Immigration and Visa Changes

The dynamics team at Vialto Partners shares the latest updates from the region, including developments relating to family sponsorships, visit visa extensions, ILOE scheme in freezones, and much more.

Additionally, Dounia Fathi-Benbrahim, Senior Manager Immigration with Vialto Partners explains the role she has taken in enabling the firm’s expansion across the region from both a geographical and service perspective.

HR Profile – Energy

Sarah Tablet, Head of Human Resources for the Middle East at Siemens Energy explains how in order to support diversity it is important to tailor your approach.

Policy Pointers – Unemployment Insurance

As a leading authority in employment law, Shiraz Sethi, Partner & Regional Head of Employment at Dentons, sheds light on the scheme and emphasizes the importance of timely subscription.

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