{
  "id": 19949906,
  "title": "UAE: New rules set to ensure fairness in disciplinary penalties for workers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/uae-new-rules-set-to-ensure-fairness-in-disciplinary-penalties-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T07:50:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-new-rules-set-to-ensure-fairness-in-disciplinary-penalties-for-workers-1.500747099"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) in the UAE has unveiled new rules and controls aimed at ensuring fairness in disciplinary penalties for workers. The framework aims to protect the rights and interests of both workers and employers, emphasizing the importance of a stable working environment based on clear rules and fair application of decisions. The ministry stressed that a disciplinary decision's strength lies in the soundness of its grounds, rather than the severity of the penalty imposed.\n\nBalancing disciplinary action with proof of misconduct is crucial, as taking a decision to impose a penalty involves more than simply establishing a violation. The ministry clarified that treating violations equally, regardless of their circumstances, is unjust and that the seriousness and consequences of the misconduct must be considered. The UAE Labour Relations Law governs disciplinary penalties, ranging from written warnings to dismissal, while preserving workers' entitlement to end-of-service benefits.\n\nThe legislative framework includes procedures for taking disciplinary decisions, such as notifying workers in writing of allegations, providing an opportunity to present their case, and documenting proceedings. These safeguards are not mere formalities but reflect a legal principle that an employer's authority to take disciplinary action is legitimate when exercised within the limits set by law. The ministry highlighted that investigating a case uncovers facts and establishes the seriousness of misconduct, ensuring a fairer accountability process.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced a set of new rules, controls and standards aimed at ensuring greater balance in the labour market when it comes to disciplinary measures and penalties imposed on workers. The new framework seeks to safeguard the rights and interests of workers, employers and business owners alike. In a statement published on its official…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}