Labor Law Workshop: Practical Applications

Why Attend

Labor law is essential to the human resources management function; yet it can be complicated and highly specialized. The 'Essentials of GCC Labor Laws' course is designed to simplify, clarify, interpret and help organizations abide by the labor laws in the GCC region. It is, basically, labor law made simple.

Course Methodology

This course uses a variety of integrated training approaches including lecturettes, case studies, PowerPoint presentations, discussions of real legal cases, and group exercises. In addition to the core course material, special handouts will be distributed to participants for easy reference.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate their understanding of the applications pertaining to labor laws in the GCC
• Explain the various types of labor law contracts
• Prepare notice letters and understand their terms of use
• Differentiate between types of legal wages
• Calculate, with legal accuracy, working hours, leave and vacation entitlements
• List the various stages of disciplinary actions according to the labor law
• Distinguish between dismissal and termination and learn when to apply the clauses related to each

Target Audience

Human resources managers, team leaders, specialists, officers, and administrators.

Target Competencies

• Deciding and initiating action
• Working with people
• Persuading and influencing
• Analytical thinking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Applying expertise and technology
• Formulating concepts and strategies