Overview: • High level summary of the key aspects of the AIFC Employment Law • COVID19 and HR – the next stage for employment relationships as we emerge from the global pandemic • International mobility – how to properly employ and engage a truly international workforce Speakers: Luke Tapp, Partner, Head of the Middle East Employment Practice Pinsent Masons LLP. Luke is a partner for Pinsent Masons and leads the Middle East Employment Practice. As head of the Middle East Employment Practice, Luke advises clients based in the UAE and Gulf region on all aspects of employment and labour law issues. Luke is ranked as a leading employment lawyer by Legal 500 and Chambers respectively, and was awarded Young Lawyer of the Year at the 2017 DIFC Gala Dinner. Chambers 2020 describes Luke as having "an extensive knowledge of employment law in the UAE" and Legal 500 refers to Luke as ‘an exceptional lawyer – his in-depth knowledge of the UAE employment laws coupled with his practical, pragmatic approach to issues makes his advice second to none.'