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StepHire HR Consultants is a licensed Human Resources Consultancies firm based in Dubai, UAE. We provide transparent, end-to-end HR advisory for UAE employers — from contracts and policies to MOHRE compliance.


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HR Documentation Pillar

HR Policies & Employee Handbook Design

Customized employee handbooks establishing transparent organizational guidelines on working hours, leave, discipline, grievance handling, and workplace conduct — aligned with UAE labor law.

Delivery: ~7 Working Days
Scope: Full Policy Manual
Law: Decree-Law 33 of 2021
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Bilingual-Ready Manuals

Handbooks structured for English & Arabic issuance so every employee acknowledges the same rules.

Overview

A well-drafted employee handbook is your first line of defense in any labor dispute. It converts legal obligations into clear internal rules that employees acknowledge in writing — protecting the company during MOHRE inspections, disciplinary actions, and termination decisions.

Policy Areas We Build

Leave & attendance policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, code of conduct, anti-harassment frameworks, remote & hybrid work rules, IT & social-media usage, confidentiality obligations, and health & safety awareness policies.

What Every Handbook Must Cover

MOHRE Standard
  • Leave & Attendance Rules: Annual, sick, maternity, paternity, and unpaid leave entitlements with clear approval workflows.
  • Disciplinary Procedures: Graduated penalties consistent with Article 39 — warnings, deductions within legal caps, and suspension rules.
  • Grievance & Complaint Channels: Documented escalation paths that demonstrate fair process before any MOHRE complaint arises.
  • Code of Conduct & Anti-Harassment: Workplace behavior standards aligned with UAE anti-discrimination and equal-treatment provisions.
  • Remote & Hybrid Work Rules: Eligibility, working-hours tracking, and equipment responsibilities for distributed teams.

Policies That Fail in Disputes

The most common handbook weaknesses we correct:

  • Disciplinary penalties that exceed the legal caps set by UAE labor law.
  • Policies circulated but never formally acknowledged by employees in writing.
  • Generic templates contradicting the company's actual MOHRE contract terms.

HR Policy FAQs

While a single handbook document is not mandated, UAE labor law expects employers to maintain documented disciplinary and grievance procedures, and MOHRE inspectors routinely request written policies. A formal handbook is the practical way to evidence compliance.

Fast Facts

  • Pillar: HR Documentation
  • Governing Law: Decree-Law 33 of 2021
  • Authority: MOHRE (Mainland)
  • Format: EN / AR Recommended
INDEPENDENT ADVISORY NOTICE
StepHire Consultants is a licensed HR advisory consultancy and does not issue government documents. All registrations and approvals remain under MOHRE authority. See HR Advisory Disclaimer.
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Ensure your internal rules protect the company and respect employee rights under current UAE labor law.

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