Can an employee's start date fall on a weekend or public holiday in the United Arab Emirates?

An employee's start date in the United Arab Emirates can indeed fall on a weekend or a public holiday. However, it is recommended that the employment relationship begin on a working day.

Is there a statutory probationary period in the United Arab Emirates and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types in the United Arab Emirates?

In the United Arab Emirates, employers may impose a probationary period of up to 6 months on new employees.

Are employment agreements mandated to be registered with a regulatory authority in the United Arab Emirates? If yes, what is the process for registration?

Once the employment agreement is signed, the process to make it active in the governmental system in the United Arab Emirates involves multiple steps:

1. The employee's visa application must be submitted to the government portal.

2. Following several immigration steps, the employee will receive a DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) Employment Contract directly from DMCC for their signature.

3. After the employee signs the DMCC Employment Contract, their employment agreement is considered active in the government system.

What is Pebl's onboarding timeline in the United Arab Emirates?

Pebl's onboarding timeline in the United Arab Emirates includes the following steps:

• Drafting the supported employee's employment agreement, which takes 48 hours.
• Completing health insurance enrollment within 72 hours.
• Processing the visa, which can take 4-6 weeks depending on the individual's circumstances.

This timeline outlines the key phases in the onboarding process for supported employees in the United Arab Emirates.

Can Pebl accept or support customers that have a local entity in the United Arab Emirates?

Pebl cannot accept or support customers that have a local entity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).