Federal Onshore Framework
Applicable laws
- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (Article 14 and Article 45)
- Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
- Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law (Article 411 through Article 413)
Summary
Article 14 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 prohibits sexual harassment, bullying, and any verbal, physical, or psychological violence committed by employers, managers, or coworkers. Employers with fifty or more workers must implement written workplace bylaws, disciplinary scales, and grievance mechanisms under Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022. Serious violations intersect with the federal Crimes and Penalties Law regarding offenses against modesty and public decency. Under Article 45 of the labor law, a worker can resign immediately without notice and keep full end-of-service gratuity if subjected to harassment and management takes no corrective action.