Ministerial Decree No. 299 of 2025 — Formation and Operating Rules of the Amicable Settlement Committee

Requirements

• Enables any party to a labor dispute to request amicable settlement within set timelines from dispute inception before the designated committee.
• Constitutes the committee under the chair of the competent Labor Directorate’s Director (or delegate) with membership of the worker (or representative) and employer (or representative).
• If amicable settlement fails, the dispute proceeds to the competent labor court for adjudication.
• In dismissal disputes, the labor court must decide urgently within three months from the first hearing; sums paid under interim orders offset any final compensation due.

Impact on Employers

Non-adherence may resort to claims in court instead of resorting to amicable settlement first.

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.
• 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.