I am working regular hours during Ramadan. Do I get paid overtime?

How is overtime work calculated based on UAE Labour Law? Find out.

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Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor, Living in UAE Editor
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Staying back to work late during Ramadan? Find out if you are entitled to overtime pay.
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Does the reduced working hour apply to all employees, whether Muslim or non-Muslim? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1618291964732
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Overtime calculation depends on various factors.
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Article 65 lays down the regular working hour rules.
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Some industries are allowed to have longer working hours, depending on the nature of work.
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Work hours may be reduced if work conditions can negatively affect the worker’s health.
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Article 67 mentions overtime calculation in regular situations.
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Wage for overtime includes the regular hourly wage with at least 25 per cent extra.
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If you work late, the additional wage (apart from the regular hourly wage) is at least 50 per cent.
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However, not everyone is entitled to overtime.
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Who does the overtime rule not apply to?
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This story was first published on April 18, 2021, and has been updated since.
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