The ELA Presents
Workplace in Motion: Employment Law Shifts in Africa & the Middle East
Join us for a special webinar series broadcasting LIVE from the ELA annual conference in Dublin! In this program, we will explore the most pressing employment law developments across Africa and the Middle East.
As part of our "Workplace in Motion" Series, we are pleased to present a featured podcast offering further insights on termination laws in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). For more information, please see below to register for the webinars and access the podcast.
Webinar 1
Workplace in Motion: Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda
October 15, 2025
12:30PM West Africa Time | 1:30pm Central Africa Time | 2:30pm East Africa Time
Employers across the region are facing unprecedented challenges with a reduction in international investment due to political shifts and evolving workplace laws.
In this webinar, our speakers from Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda will address:
- How to approach workforce restructuring, downsizing, and collective terminations while staying compliant with local laws.
- Practical ways to navigate changing tax rules, compliance challenges, and evolving court decisions that impact operations.
- Strategies to advance gender equality, prevent workplace discrimination, and protect employee rights.
- How to manage emerging risks from AI, remote work policies, non-compete clauses, and intellectual property ownership.
Speakers
Moderator
Victoria Agomuo
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Nigeria
Presenter
Silvia Mota Carvalho
Miranda Alliance | Cabinet Nguia
Gabon
Presenter
Sonal Tejpar
ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna
Kenya
Presenter
Julien Kavaruganda
ALN Rwanda | K Solutions and Partners
Rwanda
Presenter
Alex Samson Ntale
ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates
Uganda
Webinar 2
Workplace in Motion: Egypt, Qatar, UAE
October 15, 2025
2:00PM (GMT+1) Irish Standard Time
Across the region, employers are navigating a new era where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles intersect with evolving labor laws and emerging technologies. This webinar will examine how these forces are reshaping workplace practices and compliance.
Our panel will discuss:
- How DEI principles are influencing recruitment, pay equity, workplace culture, and legal compliance across the region.
- The role of AI in the recruiting & hiring process and the growing importance of protecting employee privacy & data in an increasingly digital landscape.
- Recent legal developments strengthening protections against discrimination and supporting maternity rights.
- Strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces that accommodate local laws, cultural norms, and diverse employee needs.
Speakers
Moderator
Nuno Gouveia
Miranda Alliance - Fátima Freitas Associados
Angola
Presenter
Emma Higham
Clyde & Co
Qatar
Presenter
Laila Elibrachy
Ibrachy & Dermarkar
Egypt
Presenter
Elodie Chalhoub
Clyde & Co
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Featured Podcast!
688: Breaking Down Termination Laws in the GCC: UAE, Oman & Qatar
In today's episode, we discuss the laws of termination of employment in the UAE, Oman & Qatar. This includes legal grounds for termination, limitations during the probationary period, employee rights upon termination and more.
Host: Emma Higham (email) (Clyde & Co / Qatar)
Guest Speakers: Gorvinder Pannu (email) (Addleshaw Goddard / Oman) & Elodie Chalhoub (email) (Clyde & Co / UAE)