Q: Hello, I am planning to launch a service marketplace for freelancers. Most freelancers don't have a freelance license. Can I make a contract between our company and the freelancers to make them legal to operate? And should this contract be physical or digital?

Q: I have been working for an individual as a private accountant for over a year now. My contract says that I'm not an employee but a consultant. I am sponsored on my husband's visa and have a NOC from him to work. However, I'm not set up as a freelancer and my employer hasn't provided me with a labour card or work permit. It has been brought to my attention that I may be working illegally so I would appreciate some legal advice and for someone to look over my contract. If I'm working illegally then I will quit immediately but I need to know my rights and do not want to breach my contract if it is enforceable. I look forward to hearing from someone. Thanks.

Q: I am restless about getting an answer to the following question: We have an FZE Company based in Dubai, and we want to employ 3 people in Egypt (the company does not have a branch or affiliate there). What sort of agreement can I get between the company in Dubai and the person in Egypt? Is it an employment agreement referring to Dubai Labor Law? Is it a services agreement as a freelancer referring to Dubai rules & regulations about contracts? Are there any taxes the person shall pay in Egypt if we do any of the above-mentioned agreements? I really appreciate your help in advance!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I work online with a company based in Dubai. I have a contract with them that stipulates any termination should be communicated in writing and signed by both parties. However, today, they suddenly removed access for us without prior notice.

The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).

The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.