DIFC New Employment Law

Overview

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) invites you to a session to discuss the enhancements and implications for both employers and employees on the new DIFC Employment Law.

Agenda

8:30am – 9:00am: Registration and Networking
9:00am – 9:15am: Introduction by Jacques Visser, Chief Legal Officer, DIFC Authority
9:15am – 10:00am: Panel discussion: Gordon Barr, Partner, Head of Employment & Incentives, Al Tamimi & Company Rebecca Ford, Partner, Clyde & Co Ben Brown, Legal Director, Clyde & Co
10:00am - 10:30am: Question and Answer Session

Speaker

Jacques Visser, Chief Legal Officer, DIFC Authority will give key insights on recently enacted Employment Law, DIFC Law No. 2 of 2019, which is central in creating an attractive environment for the almost 24,000-strong workforce based in the DIFC to thrive, while protecting the interests of both employers and employees.

Jacques Visser

Chief Legal Officer, DIFC Authority