Employee Benefits in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 2022 Update - Key Regulations, Statutory Public and Private Benefits, and Industry Analysis

Employee Benefits in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 2022 Update - Key Regulations, Statutory Public and Private Benefits, and Industry Analysis

Summary

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has undergone a huge transformation following the discovery of oil in the 1950s, going from a poor region to a contemporary state with a high standard of living. The country, however, only provides social security benefits to UAE nationals. The country does not have a social security system comparable to those that expatriates from other countries have access to. Expatriate employees and employers of an expatriate are not required to make contributions to any social security scheme. The country’s social security system is governed by the Pension and Social Security Federal Law. The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) and Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions and Benefits Fund (ADRPBF) are both responsible for social insurance and pension benefits in the UAE. Individuals can also voluntarily participate in private benefit plans.

The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in the UAE, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in the UAE, detailed information about the private benefits in the UAE, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in the UAE.

Key Highlights

• The Ministry of Social Affairs in the UAE is responsible for social security and social welfare
• A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income.
• An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to credited contribution.
• In the UAE, employers provide voluntary retirement benefits to their employees through DIFC Employee Workplace Savings plan.

Scope

This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in the UAE -

• It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
• It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, unemployment, grant-in-aid, social relief distress, compensation, leaves and holidays and private benefits
• It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in the UAE

Reasons to Buy

• Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in the country
• Assess employee benefits of the market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
• Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in the country
• Gain insights into key organizations governing employee benefits market, and their impact on companies