UAE Labour Law News – Rights, Rules & Policy Changes

Can UAE employers report workers absent without notice?

Companies must report unauthorised absences only if they exceed a set number of days

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Labour regulations outline when an absence becomes reportable and how it affects future work permits.

Commission clash: UAE court case tests two-year rule

Employee challenges company refusal to pay earned commission

UAE Labour Law’s two-year rule under spotlight in commission case

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.

UAE labour force grows, unemployment rate falls sharply

New FCSC data shows rising participation and continued private-sector dominance in 2024

The UAE ranked first globally in the Labour Force Growth Index for 2025, and placed among the top five globally in five other labour market competitiveness indicators.

Can you work elsewhere during paid garden leave in UAE?

Know your rights under UAE Labour Law when serving a paid notice period

Can you work elsewhere during paid garden leave in UAE? What law says

6 ways you can have your salary paid in UAE

Choose from monthly, weekly, commission-based pay, or more, as long as your employer agree

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), explained that workers and their employers can decide on the most suitable wage payment form.

Not paid after resignation? Know your rights in UAE

Workers are entitled to wages agreed in their contracts, backed by law

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Think UAE law is complicated? Students make it simple

Emirati youth-led podcast makes labour, family, rental laws easy to understand

Mohab Mohammed Al Salek, Ahmed Al Mansoori and Saeed Al Kaabi (Left to right)

How the UAE ensures employees get paid on time

WPS ensures employers pay salaries on time and what to do if payments are delayed.

Employees can file confidential complaints with MOHRE if wages are delayed or unpaid.

What is compassionate leave and when are you eligible?

How do the laws differ between mainland and free zone companies? Find out.

Find out the duration and scope of compassionate leave under UAE Labour Law, including eligibility for in-laws and the requirements for free zone employees.

Is UAE gratuity based on basic salary or gross salary?

Unsure about UAE gratuity? See how your salary and the two-year cap affect your payout

Many workers are unsure whether their end of service benefits include just their basic salary or the full gross wage with allowances. A UAE-based lawyer explains how the law defines gratuity and what the two-year wage cap means for your payout.

Your rights if you work on UAE public holidays

A detailed look at what the law says about working during public holidays

Do you get an additional day off or compensatory pay? Find out. Photo used for illustrative purposes only.

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