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The Hotel Employee Agreement serves as the primary employment contract between hotel operators and their staff in the United Arab Emirates. This document is essential for establishing compliant employment relationships in the UAE hospitality sector, incorporating requirements from UAE Federal Law No. 33 of 2021 and specific hospitality industry regulations. It is used when hiring new hotel staff or updating existing employment terms, covering various positions from entry-level to senior management. The agreement includes detailed provisions for working hours, compensation, benefits, operational responsibilities, and service standards specific to the hotel industry. It also addresses unique aspects of hotel employment such as shift work, guest interaction protocols, and specific emirate tourism authority requirements, while ensuring alignment with UAE labor laws, immigration regulations, and wage protection systems.

1. Parties: Identification of the hotel operator/employer and the employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context about the hotel operation and the purpose of the employment agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including Hotel, Employer, Employee, Services, Applicable Laws, etc.

4. Appointment and Term: Details of the position, employment term (limited or unlimited per UAE law), and probation period

5. Duties and Responsibilities: Detailed description of the employee's role, responsibilities, and reporting structure

6. Working Hours and Location: Standard working hours, shift patterns, overtime provisions, and primary work location

7. Remuneration and Benefits: Base salary, allowances, benefits, and payment terms compliant with WPS

8. Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, and other leave types as per UAE law

9. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding hotel, guest, and business information confidentiality

10. Health and Safety: Compliance with health and safety regulations and hotel-specific protocols

11. Code of Conduct: Expected behavioral standards, dress code, and guest interaction protocols

12. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination as per UAE labor law

13. Governing Law: Confirmation of UAE law application and dispute resolution procedures

14. Entire Agreement: Standard boilerplate confirming this as the complete agreement between parties