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The decree also sets out circumstances under which complaints may be rejected, including if they
fall outside the committee’s jurisdiction, are submitted after the deadline, have already been
decided by the courts, or if the employee lacks a legal interest in the case.
Decisions issued by the Grievance Adjudication Committee will be final and binding on government
entities, although employees may still pursue challenges through the courts.

The decree requires committee members, staff and any external experts to maintain strict
confidentiality regarding documents and decisions handled during the grievance process.

The measure replaces Executive Council Resolution No. (41) of 2015, which previously governed
the grievances committee for Dubai government employees. Existing regulations under that
resolution will remain in force unless they conflict with the new decree.

The decree will take effect once it is published in the Official Gazette.

https://www.arnnewscentre.ae/en/news/uae/h-h-sheikh-mohammed-issues-decree-on-
government-employee-grievances/