Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government
- Law Type: Federal Decree-Law
- Law Number: [no number] of 2023
- Issued Date: 05 May 2023
- Effective Date: 01 Jun 2023
- Official Gazette: No. 751
- Sector: Labour, Residency and Professions
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 362
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution provides the executive regulation for Federal Decree-Law No. 49 of 2022 Concerning Human Resources in the Federal Government. It establishes the detailed rules, procedures, and requirements for managing human resources across the UAE federal government. The law covers a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, training, leave policies, and termination of employment. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023) This comprehensive legislation aims to standardize and professionalize human resource practices in the federal public sector. It is a significant development that will impact all civil servants working in UAE federal government entities. Businesses and individuals interacting with the federal government will also be affected by the new HR policies, requirements, and enforcement mechanisms established under this law. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to provide the executive regulation for Federal Decree-Law No. 49 of 2022 Concerning Human Resources in the Federal Government. It applies to all civil servants working in federal government entities, including those with independent HR regulations, unless specifically excluded by a Cabinet Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 2) The purpose of this legislation is to establish detailed rules, procedures, and requirements for managing human resources across the UAE federal government. It covers a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, training, leave policies, and termination of employment. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The law provides the following key definitions:
- Human Resources Law/Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 49 of 2022 Concerning Human Resources in the Federal Government
- FAHR Chairman: Chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources
- Employment Offer: Initial approval of the appointment by the Employer
- Grade and Salary Scale: The approved scales of grades and salaries for Federal Government employees
- Probationary Period: The period stipulated in the Law, which enables the Entity to evaluate the Employee's performance
- Organisational Unit: The administrative unit stated in the organisational structure of the Federal Entity
- Table of Powers and Liabilities: A document issued by the Chairman of the Federal Entity specifying the employees entrusted with the implementation of the powers
- Outsourcing: The implementation of part of the tasks and operations entrusted to Federal Entities through contracted companies
- Persons with Disabilities: Every person suffering from a temporary/permanent, full/partial deficiency or infirmity
- Grievance Committee: The committee formed in each federal entity to consider employee grievances
- Committee for Considering Objections: The committee formed at the federal government level to consider employee objections
(Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements established by this law include: 1. The Human Resources Department in each federal entity must implement and apply the provisions of this Resolution and any related resolutions or systems. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 3) 2. The concerned organizational units in each federal entity must refer to the HR Department on all technical HR matters and abide by the principles and policies in this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 3) 3. The Chairman of each federal entity must issue a Table of Powers and Liabilities related to this Resolution in accordance with guidelines issued by FAHR. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 4) 4. Federal entities excluded from the application of this Resolution must provide real-time HR data, including wages and salaries, to FAHR. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 2)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements.
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not explicitly outline any specific rights or protections provided to employees under this law. However, it does establish a Grievance Committee in each federal entity to consider employee grievances against sanctions or other decisions taken against them. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 108-112) Additionally, the law provides for a Committee for Considering Objections at the federal government level to review employee objections to resolutions or procedures issued against them. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 128-131)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement under this law include: 1. The Human Resources Department in each federal entity, which is tasked with implementing and applying the provisions of this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 3) 2. The Chairman of each federal entity, who is responsible for issuing the Table of Powers and Liabilities related to this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 4) 3. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), which provides guidelines and oversees the implementation of human resources legislation in the federal government. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 3)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with its provisions.
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not outline any fees, charges, or financial provisions.
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation provides the following exemptions and exceptions: 1. Federal entities and their employees that are excluded by a Cabinet Resolution shall be excluded from the application of the provisions of this Resolution, provided that the exception decision shall specify the provisions and obligations of those entities. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 2) 2. Cabinet resolutions issued prior to the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 49 of 2022 concerning the exclusion of certain federal entities from the application of the Human Resources Law or some of its provisions shall be considered in force unless the Cabinet decides otherwise. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 2)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The law establishes two key dispute resolution mechanisms: 1. Grievance Committee: Each federal entity must form a Grievance Committee to consider employee grievances against sanctions or other decisions taken against them. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 108-112) 2. Committee for Considering Objections: A committee is formed at the federal government level to consider employee objections to resolutions or procedures issued against them. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023, Art. 128-131)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The legislation does not specify any deadlines or time limits.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued in relation to and in implementation of Federal Decree-Law No. 49 of 2022 Concerning Human Resources in the Federal Government. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023) The Resolution also references the following related UAE federal laws: - Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers - Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 Promulgating the Pensions and Social Security Law - Federal Law No. 8 of 2011 Concerning the Reorganisation of the Audit Bureau - Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2019 Concerning Public Finance - Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2021 Concerning the Standard General Rules of Work in the United Arab Emirates - Federal Decree-Law No. 56 of 2022 Concerning the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 01 June 2023. (Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government, 2023)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.