UAE Labour Law News – Rights, Rules & Policy Changes

Can you be fired verbally in the UAE without a letter?

Why written notice is crucial when you’re fired in the UAE

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A Gulf News reader was verbally let go with no written confirmation and unpaid salary. A UAE legal expert explains what rights employees have and what to do next

Can an employer keep your passport in the UAE?

Legal expert explains workers' rights when an employer withholds your passport in the UAE

Ask Gulf News: Can an employer keep your passport in the UAE? Here's what the law says

Dubai court rejects Dh169m business ownership claim

Court rules shareholder was only a sponsor, rejects profit and compensation claims

Dubai court rejects Dh169m claim after ruling ownership was paper-based

Who's exempt from UAE's new salary rules?

From court cases to unpaid leave, these are the conditions that remove WPS obligations

The UAE’s Wage Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary transfer system regulated by MoHRE and the Central Bank, allowing salaries to be paid through banks and authorised exchange houses (Picture used for illustrative purposes - Al Ansari exchange at Dubai Hills Mall) .

Dubai celebrates Eid with 350,000 workers

Digital platform, legal awareness and community events boost worker wellbeing in Dubai.

Dubai's Eid initiative reached more than 350,000 workers across the emirate.

Labourers help shape Dubai Police services

Labourers share feedback directly with police to enhance services and quality of life.

Labourers share feedback with Dubai Police during the ‘Your Voice is Heard’ forum.

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.

Eid 2026: Working on the holiday? Know your rights

UAE Labour Law: Two ways companies must compensate you for working on a public holidays

Eid Al Adha 2026: What does UAE Labour Law say about working on public holidays?

UAE issued 9.7m work permits, contract renewals in 2025

Over 13 million labour transactions highlight strong business and investment activity

Over 13 million labour transactions highlight strong business and investment activity

Dubai court slashes Dh1.2m labour fine on appeal

Manager convicted over 12 workers wins major relief after defence challenge

Dubai court cuts Dh1.2m labour fine to Dh60,000 over 12 workers' status

Workers can stay during grace period after leaving jobs

They are given grace period to adjust their status, or depart

workers may transfer to another company after their employment relationship ends in cases where a contract expires or both parties mutually agree to terminate it.

Do you need a sick leave certificate in the UAE?

Key rules on sick leave certificates, pay and employer requirements in the UAE

Do you need a sick leave certificate in the UAE? What employees should know

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