Ask Gulf News: Are office and school hours shorter during Ramadan in the UAE?

Are office and school hours shorter during Ramadan?

What employees, parents and students should know about reduced Ramadan schedules

Can a husband be penalised for no divorce proof?

Compensation and consequences for husbands who delay or fail to file divorce paperwork

Ask Gulf News: Is a husband legally required to document divorce under the UAE’s Personal Status Law?

Do entitlements carry over after a company merger?

Can change in ownership does not reset your service period or entitlements?

Ask Gulf News: Who is responsible for your entitlements after a company acquisition?

How long is maternity leave in the UAE?

Explained: Maternity leave and parental leave entitlements for private sector employees

Private sector maternity leave in the UAE explained, covering pay entitlements, extended leave for medical reasons, nursing breaks, and parental leave for both parents.

How to access health insurance using your Emirates ID

Three ways to check your health insurance details using your Emirates ID

Ask Gulf News: How to access your health insurance using Emirates ID in the UAE

What to know about civil marriage in the UAE

From age eligibility to necessary documents, what couples need to know before applying.

Ask Gulf News: How civil marriage works in the UAE and who is eligible

Ask Gulf News: How to report lost items in Dubai

Report lost items in Dubai and get an official lost certificate from Dubai Police

Ask Gulf News: How to report lost items in Dubai and increase your chances of recovery

Can maritime ship crew work over 48 hours in the UAE?

Legal exemptions under UAE labour law explain when longer working hours are permitted

Ask Gulf News: Do UAE labour laws limit working hours for maritime ship crew?

Can a wife seek divorce if her husband is mentally ill?

Legal grounds for divorce due to spouse's mental illness, explained

A legal explanation of whether a wife can seek divorce if her husband suffers from schizophrenia or severe depression and how such cases are proven in court.

Ask Gulf News: How is gratuity calculated in UAE

How your basic salary and years of service determines your end-of-service benefit

How your end-of-service benefit is worked out under UAE Labour Law, what counts towards it, and how much you could receive when you leave your job.

Don’t have your job contract? How to find it online

Keep a digital job contract copy for easy reference, legal protection, and future needs

Every employee in the UAE is entitled to obtain a copy of the labour contract issued and attested by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Is sick leave paid for workers in the UAE?

What the labour law says about paid leave, eligibility and medical certificates

How sick leave works in the UAE, including paid and unpaid leave, eligibility rules and medical certificate requirements.

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