“Emiratization” specifies the conditions and binding procedures for amending employment contracts for employees

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation confirmed that the process of amending employment contracts is subject to the provisions of the law regulating labor relations, in a way that guarantees the rights of the employee and the employer, based on Federal Decree No. (33) of 2021 regarding regulating labor relations.
She added that the employer may not amend the terms of the employment contract, including the wage, job title, or nature of the work, except with the worker’s express written consent, and in accordance with the procedures approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
The Ministry stressed through its digital platforms that any condition or agreement that violates the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. (33) of 2021 regarding regulating labor relations is considered invalid if it includes a derogation from the rights established for the worker as a minimum, unless the amendment is more beneficial to him.
She explained that submitting a request to amend employment contract data is done exclusively through the Ministry’s electronic systems, stressing that any amendment that is not documented and officially approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is not legally valid.
She explained that establishments can request the “Amendment of Work Permit and Contract” service via the Ministry’s website or smart application, in order to document any change occurring in the terms of the contract in an official and approved manner.