TOWARDS A LEGAL REGULATION OF THE EXCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT CLAUSE IN UAE LABOR LAW
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The UAE Labor Law lacks provisions for the exclusive employment clause despite its complex and unclear nature. Due to this neglect, the exclusive employment clause is often used by employers to bind the workers to work exclusively for them. This study reviews UAE labor laws pertaining to exclusive employment clauses, examining legal provisions to regulate this clause and ensure worker freedom of work. The study clarified the legal restrictions for exclusive employment clauses to ensure their validity and enforceability in the workplace. In addition, the study emphasized the jobs where the exclusive employment clause is not covered and pointed to the disciplinary and civil penalties the worker may incur if he violates this clause. The study recommends regulating the exclusive employment clause in UAE Labor Law and demanding male provisions to balance worker freedom with the employer's legitimate interests
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