Does HR need to prepare addendum to the contract if there is only reporting line change?

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According to UAE legislation, an addendum to the employment contract is not strictly required for a mere change in the reporting line.

The law primarily focuses on substantial changes to employment terms and conditions.

While significant alterations like job title, salary, or working hours typically require formal amendments, a reporting line change alone may not necessitate an addendum if it doesn't affect core job responsibilities or contractual terms.

Since there's no internal policy mandating it, you're not obligated to create one. However, it's good practice to document the change in writing, such as through an internal memo or email, to ensure transparency and maintain proper records.

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1. If the change is administrative only (changing the reporting line without amending the base contract), no contract addendum is needed.

2. It is preferable to issue a formal internal notice or update the job description and send it to the employee for documentation.

3. If the change affects the nature of the work or key responsibilities, it is preferable to document it in a contract addendum.

Under UAE law, a change in the reporting line typically does not require an addendum to the contract if there is no change to essential terms such as salary or job title.

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