Date of Defense

11-4-2025 10:00 AM

Location

H2 - 0012

Document Type

Thesis Defense

Degree Name

Master of Private Law

College

COL

Department

Private Law

First Advisor

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Khalil

Keywords

Specificity of litigation in labour disputes, prompt resolution of individual labour disputes, litigation costs, statute of limitations, methods of resolving individual labour disputes, arbitration.

Abstract

This study aims to highlight the specific characteristics of individual labour disputes under the current UAE Labor Relations Regulation Law. The study begins by outlining the unique nature of individual labour disputes and explores the various aspects of their distinctiveness in litigation procedures, particularly in terms of speed, financial burdens, limitation periods, and the extent to which general litigation rules may be applied. It also examines the mechanism followed in adjudicating individual labour disputes. An analytical methodology was adopted to achieve the study’s objectives, through the analysis of the relevant provisions in the Labor Relations Regulation Law, in addition to reviewing other related legislation and analysing a set of judicial rulings. The study yielded several findings, most notably that individual labour disputes possess a number of unique characteristics in terms of litigation. Nevertheless, general rules of litigation may still be applied in certain cases. Based on these findings, the study recommends the introduction of new legal standards to address delays in this area.

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LITIGATION SPECIFICITIES IN INDIVIDUAL LABOUR DISPUTES UNDER FEDERAL DECREE-LAW NO. (33) OF 2021 AND ITS AMENDMENTS

H2 - 0012

This study aims to highlight the specific characteristics of individual labour disputes under the current UAE Labor Relations Regulation Law. The study begins by outlining the unique nature of individual labour disputes and explores the various aspects of their distinctiveness in litigation procedures, particularly in terms of speed, financial burdens, limitation periods, and the extent to which general litigation rules may be applied. It also examines the mechanism followed in adjudicating individual labour disputes. An analytical methodology was adopted to achieve the study’s objectives, through the analysis of the relevant provisions in the Labor Relations Regulation Law, in addition to reviewing other related legislation and analysing a set of judicial rulings. The study yielded several findings, most notably that individual labour disputes possess a number of unique characteristics in terms of litigation. Nevertheless, general rules of litigation may still be applied in certain cases. Based on these findings, the study recommends the introduction of new legal standards to address delays in this area.