UAE outlines new private sector work models

At a glance

• The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced six employment models for private sector workers.
• These include full-time, part-time, temporary, flexible, remote, and job-sharing arrangements.
• Employers must use approved contract templates and retain employment records for two years after termination.
• Workers must be informed of their contractual rights, and any additional benefits must be documented.
• The job-sharing model allows tasks and wages to be split among multiple employees.

The MoHRE has announced six approved employment models for private sector workers. These include full-time employment with a single employer, part-time work for one or multiple employers, temporary contracts for specific tasks or durations, flexible working with variable hours, remote working arrangements, and a new job-sharing scheme where responsibilities and wages are divided among multiple employees. Employers are required to use approved contract templates for work permits, maintain employment records for two years following termination, ensure workers understand their contractual rights, and document any additional benefits beyond standard provisions.