On Monday, 15 November 2021, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization announced Federal Law No. 33 of 2021 which was issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the UAE. The new law, which will come into effect on 2 February 2022, will bring a number of much needed changes to protect employee rights in the ever-growing labor market and increase flexibility and competitiveness.