UAE: Ministerial Decision No. 307 of 2003 Regarding Collective Labour Disputes

Date of adoption

31 May 2003

Entry into force

In effect

Text versions

Arabic

Source:

Ministry of Labour, United Arab Emirates, accessed 27 December 2014, http://www.mol.gov.ae/molwebsite/ar/labour-law/announcements.aspx

Abstract

In accordance with Art. 2, workers and employers shall resolve their collective disputes through direct negotiation, mediation, conciliation, or arbitration subject to the procedures listed in this decision.

The closure of the establishment or the cessation of work due to a labour dispute shall not take place until all means of collective dispute settlement listed in this decision are exhausted (Art. 14).

This decision repeals Ministerial Decision No. 1/48 of 1980.