UAE Labour Law News – Rights, Rules & Policy Changes

Ex-employee wins Dh57,400 in UAE labour court ruling

Worker wins case over unpaid wages, leave pay, and gratuity

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Ex-employee wins Dh57,400 in Abu Dhabi Labour Court ruling

UAE: Who pays when a worker dies on the job?

What happens to a worker’s gratuity after death? UAE law explains

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UAE: Can you quit during job probation?

Know the legal steps and notice rules to resign during probation in the UAE

You can quit a job during probation in the UAE, if you follow these rules. Understand your rights and obligations under UAE Labour Law.

UAE ranks first globally in 10 labour market indicators

Nation’s labour market achieves record rankings in global competitiveness index

Recent labour reforms have significantly enhanced working conditions, further contributing to the UAE’s strong upward momentum in international competitiveness rankings.

Explained: UAE rules on leave, holiday entitlements

New policy covers full- and part-time workers; part-time leave calculated proportionally

Illustrative image. Employees in the private sector are entitled to at least one paid weekly rest day as per contract or company policy.

How to secretly report unpaid salaries in the UAE

How to file a confidential complaint through MOHRE’s ‘My Salary Complaint’ service

Learn how UAE employees can file anonymous salary complaints with MOHRE and protect their identity while getting paid what they’re owed.

UAE worker wins Dh280,000 in dues for gratuity, wages

Worker sues after 25-year service, citing delayed salaries and unpaid end-of-service dues

The court ruled the employee is entitled to end-of-service benefits and unpaid dues.

All the paid leaves workers are entitled to in UAE

Understand your paid leave rights in the UAE and how to use them effectively

The UAE Labour Law provides various leave options, to help employees maintain a work-life balance. Picture used for illustrative purposes only.

Marriage leave of 10 days announced in Dubai

The decree also allows employees to combine this marriage leave with any other leave

Employees may use the marriage leave at any time, either continuously or intermittently, within one year from the date of concluding the marriage contract

6 job models for private sector employees explained

An employment contract is an agreement to work under supervision for pay

Employers and employees may renew or extend contracts for the same or shorter duration.

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.

Are part-time UAE workers owed gratuity?

Find out how the payout is calculated under the UAE Labour Law

If you’ve worked part-time for over a year, you could be entitled to gratuity — but the calculation is different from full-time contracts. Here's how it works and who qualifies under UAE Labour Law.

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