Ministerial Decree No. 260 of 2025 — Designation of Competent Administrative Authorities under Labor Law No. 14 of 2025

Requirements

• Specifies the competent administrative authorities for approving key labor-law actions, including basic statute reviews and acceptance of resignations and withdrawals thereof.
• Identifies the Labor Directorate as the body to be notified for emergency plans and for implementing relevant ministerial decisions in occupational matters and other labor-law applications.

Impact on Employers

Submitting the required documentation to the wrong authority may trigger penalties.

Recommended Actions

• Designate a Compliance Liaison within HR or Legal to coordinate and adhere to all statutory requirements and to monitor updates or additional implementing instructions.
• Submit all documentation and requirements to the correct and competent authority.
• Review Ongoing and Recent Issuances to confirm compliance.

How We Can Help

• Our Employment & Labour team is assisting clients in: Advising on the issuance update and employee communications, Liaising with Labour Office directorates to streamline logistics, and Managing disputes arising from any breaches.
• Please contact any member of our Employment & Labour practice for tailored advice. We will continue to monitor developments and keep you informed of further guidance from the Ministry of Labour.