Employers in the UAE could face a fine of up to AED 1 million under strict new provisions of the labour law, with offences including employing workers without proper permits, bringing workers into the country but not providing them jobs, misusing permits and shutting down or suspending business operations without addressing workers' rights. Employment lawyer Shiraz Sethi from Dentons and Kelly Labuachagne, Head of immigration at immigration and work relocation advisor EER join us live in the studio.

Employers in the UAE could face a fine of up to AED 1 million under strict new provisions of the labour law, with offences including employing workers without proper permits, bringing workers into the country but not providing them jobs, misusing permits and shutting down or suspending business operations without addressing workers' rights. Employment lawyer Shiraz Sethi from Dentons and Kelly Labuachagne, Head of immigration at immigration and work relocation advisor EER join us live in the studio.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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