GCC Labour Law Course

24-hour training led by experienced experts

5 modules based on latest labour practices in GCC countries

Real-world scenarios, simulations & case studies

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Overview

What you will gain from our training

Overview of history of labour law & its applications
Learn enforcement of labour law contracts, employee responsibilities & more
Understand various types of dismissal & termination, leaves, probation & more
Focuses on wages & disciplinary actions
Prepares candidates for the certification exam
Career mentorship is included in the GCC Labour Law Course

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the course, you will excel at the following

Gain a comprehensive understanding of key GGC labour laws

Master awareness of both staff and organisational rights within a specific geographical context

Learn to apply the latest amendments in the Regional Labour Law

Gain knowledge of diverse methods for local and international recruitment

Master the employment contract process effectively, covering aspects like entering into a work contract

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Ashraf Shawky

Ashraf Shawky is a seasoned training professional with over 15 years of experience in the UAE and MENA region. He began his career with the Oberoi Group in Egypt and later worked at Americana as a Training and Development Manager. He also served as Senior HR Manager for Emirates Flight Catering and HR & Development Manager for Faisal Jassim Group.

Ashraf has delivered a wide range of training programs, including HR, leadership, and soft skills topics like Entrepreneurship, Leadership, HR Administration, and Strategic Management. He has conducted workshops for prominent organizations such as Emirates Foundation, Jumeirah Group, and ADNEC. His industry expertise enables him to provide practical, engaging learning experiences, particularly for UAE Nationals.

Core Competencies:

Human Resources (HR)
Compensation & Benefits
Leadership Development
Supply Chain Management
Quality Management
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Talent Management

Professional Qualifications:

Training and Development Manager - Americana
Senior HR Manager - Emirates Flight Catering
HR & Development Manager - Faisal Jassim Group
Trainer - Emirates Foundation, Jumeirah Group, ADNEC

KHDA Certificate

Earn a KHDA attested Course Certificate. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the educational quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Learners Point Certificate

Earn a Course Completion Certificate, an official Learners Point credential that confirms that you have successfully completed a course with us.

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Curriculum

The global legal environment
Types of international legal systems
History of labor law in the GCC
The GCC legal environment
Comparing legal systems in the GCC
Communicating codes
Pre-labor law application in the GCC
Identification of exempted categories

Introduction and overview of labor law
Enforcement of labor law
Labor contracts pre-requisites
Labor law contracts
Similarities and dissimilarities in the GCC labor contracts
Essential contents of contracts
Employer and employee duties and responsibilities
The secrets of deals revealed
Changes in legal status

Notice period definition
Guidelines for a notice letter
Different applications of the notice period
When notice is not needed
Probation period and its practices
Types of leaves
Working hours
Overtime: explanation and calculations for eligibility

Total, basic and minimum wages
Wages payment methodology
Money deductions from employee wages
Disciplinary actions and guidelines
Penalties mentioned in the labor law
When and why to discipline

Arbitrary dismissal
Unfair dismissal
Termination from a legal point of view
Arbitrary termination
End of service allowances and calculations
The bright and the dark side of layoffs and terminations
Legal constraints for a healthy turnover
Legal insights for human resources professionals
Attempts to develop and standardize a common GCC labor law

Frequently asked questions

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries' labor regulations are thoroughly covered in the GCC Labour Law course. Our certification addresses employer responsibilities, employee legal rights, and employment laws.

Some of the main topics that our course curriculum covers includes:

1. Employee rights
2. Contract management
3. Termination procedures
4. Wage regulations
5. Health & safety standards
6. Dispute resolution
7. Immigration laws specific to the GCC

Participants gain knowledge to ensure compliance, avoid legal penalties, improve employee relations, and handle workplace disputes effectively.

Our GCC Labour Law course has been tailored for all HR professionals like managers, business partners and consultants. Additionally, professionals like company secretaries, legal heads, business leaders, functional heads, line managers, supervisors, etc. who wish to enhance their understanding of labour laws in the region can also enrol in this program.

There are no specific prerequisites for enrolling in our GCC Labour Law training course.

Our GCC Labor Law course helps HR practitioners resolve common labour law issues within the GCC region.

The training equips participants with knowledge about dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation, arbitration, and legal proceedings.

The course covers legal payment methodologies, ensuring participants understand how to process employee wages within legal timelines and avoid penalties.

Some of the in-demand job roles available for our certified professionals are:

1. HR Business Partners
2. HR Consultants
3. Business Leaders
4. Line Managers
5. Functional Heads
6. Corporate Practitioners