Country: United Arab Emirates · Effective: 01 Jan 2025 · Issued by: UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) · Type: law
The UAE Cabinet has approved amendments to the Federal Labour Law strengthening occupational safety and health requirements for all private sector employers. Key changes include mandatory HSE management systems for companies with over 50 employees, enhanced penalties for health and safety violations (up to AED 500,000 per incident), mandatory incident reporting within 24 hours to MOHRE, and expanded worker rights to refuse unsafe work without penalty. All employers must appoint a qualified HSE officer and conduct annual risk assessments across all work activities.
The UAE Cabinet has approved amendments to the Federal Labour Law strengthening occupational safety and health requirements for all private sector employers. Key changes include mandatory HSE management systems for companies with over 50 employees, enhanced penalties for health and safety violations (up to AED 500,000 per incident), mandatory incident reporting within 24 hours to MOHRE, and expanded worker rights to refuse unsafe work without penalty. All employers must appoint a qualified HSE officer and conduct annual risk assessments across all work activities.