Federal Law No. 1 amends some provisions in Federal Law No. 51 of 2006 on Combating Human Trafficking Crimes and provide a framework for victim compensation and assistance to victims of human trafficking.
Ministerial Decree No. 764 delineates a standard employment contract, requires employers to offer contracts that conform to it and to renew those already in force prior to the decree.
This Employer's Information Pack, issued by the Government of Dubai and the Dubai Health Authority, provides detailed information on the health insurance law including who will pay for coverage and the type of health insurance plan that an employer or sponsor should provide.
Law No. 11 requires that all residents have a level of health insurance that meets or exceeds minimum benefits stipulated by Dubai Health Authority (DHA). This includes all nationals, residents, visitors, employers, sponsors, and others. In Dubai, employers are legally obligated to provide medical cover for their employees.
Law No. 51 provided an overarching framework that defines, prevents, and prosecutes human trafficking crimes. This law has since been amended by Federal Law No. 1 of 2015.
Law No. 23, regarding the Health Insurance Scheme for the Emriate of Abu Dhabi, states that every employer is required to provide health insurance coverage for all his employees/workers and their family members covering the employee’s/worker’s wife and three children under 18 years of age. Every sponsor must subscribe to the scheme for any person under his sponsorship from the date of his arrival to the State unless such a person is entitled to health insurance coverage through his employer.