Reasons Young People Should Write a Last Will

You are young, physically active, and healthy. So, why do you need to write a last will? After all, most people would like to avoid this topic since it makes them uncomfortable. Before you dismiss the thought of writing your will, here out what legal advocates in Dubai have to say. Here are some of the reasons you should get a will.

Life is unpredictable

There’s no doubt that things can easily change in just a matter of seconds or minutes. Even if you are young, there’s no guarantee that you will live up to 80 years. While this might sound harsh, but it is a reality of life.

When death comes knocking on your door, you would be happy that you had one of the expat wills Dubai set up already.

You want to ensure your wishes are followed after you pass away

In the UAE, if you don’t have a will, their Law of Inheritance is used to determine how to distribute your assets. UAE’s Law of Inheritance is based on the Sharia Law. It is worth noting that Sharia isn’t a codified law and thus, it is subject to further interpretation.

If you pass away without a will, it is the government who will direct how your assets would be handled. It can be either favorable or not favorable for you. Moreover, according to one of the best international law firms in Dubai, even if you have a will set up in your home country, your immovable assets in the UAE might still be subject to the local Law of Inheritance.

You want to leave your children to the right people

For young people who have children, you would want to ensure that they are well taken care of even if you are gone. If you die without a will, the guardianship of your children might be given to people whom you don’t like or prefer.

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2018 Labour Law Changes

Employers and business owners must be familiar with UAE’s Labour Law. The law is stipulated and explained in the Federal Law No. 8 of 1980. As you can see, it’s been decades now since this law was enforced and there are various aspects of the law that needs to be polished. If you have any difficulty in understanding this UAE’s Labour Law, then it would be helpful to seek legal services Dubai.

The Federal Labour Law no. 8 includes information related to the significant rules and regulations you need to know regarding hiring, gratuity, termination, salaries, benefits, and others.

In this post, you will know more about some of the recent changes in the Labour Law and therefore, be more informed on what you must do to comply with these changes.

Refined Article 18 of the Labour Law

The current law is seen to lack refinement when it comes to employers paying their employees end of service entitlements.

In the new law, there is now an added qualification for an employee to demand a penalty from their employers. The new law also proposes that there should be a maximum cap on how much penalty is awarded to the employee.

This proposed law modification can be a little difficult to comprehend and thus, you might need some expert labour law legal advise.

Recruitment

The proposed new law encourages employers to prioritize UAE nationals when hiring new workers. The law requires businesses to hire UAE nationals for specific roles.

Unusual working arrangement

The new law seeks to clarify how employers should handle part-time and non-permanent workers. It further defines the term Secondment and determines the extent of obligations and entitlements these employees may have.

New pension system

Another proposal of the new law is to add a new pension system to help UAE national employees have a better disposition when they retire.

Additional provision for employees end of service gratuity

The employee may now enjoy pension benefit even if his/her employment was terminated for a cause. The new law goes on to say that even if the employee stopped working, as long as the reason was acceptable, will still have a claim for proper compensation.

Thankfully, there are different law firms in Dubai that can help you deal with these new changes.

Leave and absences

The paid sick leave is reduced to ten days and employees will be paid in full. However, the next twenty days would only be paid in half.

In addition to sick leave, the new law includes paternity leave and paternity pay, something that parents who have more than 12 months of tenure would enjoy.

These are just some of the most prominent changes in the Labour Law. These changes hopefully will fill in the obvious gaps from the current to the new law. Seek professional legal advocates in Dubai.

Motei and Associates has some of the best lawyers who have the right knowledge and experience to handle all employment issues in the UAE. They handle issues such as appointment, termination, benefits, codes of conduct, outsourcing, and confidentiality, to name a few. Get in touch with them today to learn more.