Developments
2024-08-31 · FEDERAL · major
Penalty amendments effective August 2024
FDL 9/2024compliancedisputes
Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2024 amended Articles 54 and 60 of the Labour Law, effective 31 August 2024, raising penalty ranges significantly.
Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2024 amended Articles 54 and 60 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, effective 31 August 2024. Penalties for violations such as employing workers without valid permits or failing to settle worker dues now range from AED 100,000 to AED 1,000,000, a substantial increase in exposure for non-compliant employers.