Legislation Details
- Full Title: Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources
- Law Type: Federal Decree-Law
- Law Number: (56) of 2022
- Issued Date: 05 Oct 2022
- Effective Date: 11 Oct 2022
- Official Gazette: No. 737
- Sector: Government Affairs
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 26
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Federal Decree-Law establishes the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (the "Authority") as an independent federal public authority with legal personality, financial and administrative independence. The Authority is tasked with exercising the general powers and responsibilities for the management of human resources and human capital in the Federal Government. This includes developing strategies, policies, and legislation related to human resources, as well as implementing best practices to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of Federal Government employees. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Arts. 1-4) The Authority's establishment is significant for businesses and individuals in the UAE, as it centralizes and streamlines the management of human resources across the Federal Government. This is expected to lead to more consistent and effective human capital development, talent attraction and retention, and employee productivity and satisfaction. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Arts. 1-4)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The Federal Decree-Law establishes the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, which is tasked with exercising the general powers and responsibilities for the management of human resources and human capital in the Federal Government. The Authority has a wide scope, including developing strategies, policies, and legislation related to human resources, as well as implementing best practices to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of Federal Government employees. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 4)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Federal Decree-Law provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Cabinet: The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates
- Federal Government: The Government of the United Arab Emirates
- Federal Entities: Any ministry, federal authority, institution, or regulatory body affiliated with the Federal Government
- Authority: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources
- Chairman: Chairman of the Authority
- Director General: Director General of the Authority
(Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The Federal Decree-Law outlines the following key obligations and requirements for the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources: 1. Preparing, studying, and proposing the general strategies, policies, and legislations related to human resources at the level of the Federal Government, and submitting them to the Cabinet for approval. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 4(2)) 2. Developing the human resources strategy, attracting talents, retaining specialists and professionals, and ensuring the continuous development of skills in the Federal Government. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 4(3)) 3. Developing training and empowerment policies to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of Federal Government employees. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 4(4)) 4. Developing a system for measuring the productivity and efficiency of Federal Government employees, and monitoring its implementation. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 4(5)) 5. Assisting federal entities with the proper implementation of legislations, policies, and systems related to human resources. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 4(9))
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Federal Decree-Law establishes the following authorities and bodies responsible for the governance and enforcement of the legislation: 1. The Cabinet: The Cabinet is responsible for approving the general strategies, policies, and legislations related to human resources proposed by the Authority. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 4(2)) 2. The Chairman: The Chairman is the highest authority in the Authority and is responsible for approving the policies, strategies, and legislation related to the Authority's competences, as well as adopting the Authority's general policy, strategic plan, and necessary programs and projects. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 5) 3. The Director General: The Director General is accountable to the Chairman for the implementation of the Authority's policies, strategies, legislation, and systems, and for ensuring the proper management of its technical, administrative, and financial affairs. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 6)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The Federal Decree-Law references the following related legislation: 1. Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended 2. Federal Decree by Law No. (11) of 2008 Regarding Human Resources in the Federal Government, as amended The Decree-Law states that any provision that contradicts or conflicts with its provisions shall be repealed. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 12)
When did this law come into effect?
The Federal Decree-Law came into effect on the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, which was 11 October 2022. (Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, 2022, Art. 13)
Source Documents
This article analyses Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources 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.