UAE Labour Law News – Rights, Rules & Policy Changes

Can rain delays count as working hours in the UAE?

Find out when private sector employees can include their commute as official working hours

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Traffic jam due to a breakdown or adverse weather? The UAE Labour Law has three exceptions where your travel time must be counted as paid work.

Can you resign without serving notice in UAE?

Resigning without notice: Legal implications of employer breach

Ask Gulf News: Can you resign without notice if your employer breaches your contract?

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 Fitr 2026: Your legal rights if asked to work during a public holiday

Can you leave the UAE without informing your employer?

The 7-day rule: understanding unauthorized absence under UAE Labour Law

A traveler checks departure times as many flights are cancelled at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, as many airlines canceled flights due to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. (Picture used for illustrative purposes).

UAE Labour Law: Rights for employees stranded abroad

Here’s how your employer should handle your absence during airspace closures

A passenger looks at a flight information board at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on March 3, 2026 after carriers cancelled flights amid the Middle East conflict. (Picture used for illustrative purposes only).

Unfair dismissal? How to file a complaint in UAE

Being fired for a labour complaint may count as arbitrary dismissal under UAE Labour Law

Being terminated for filing a labour complaint may be considered arbitrary dismissal under UAE law. Here’s how to seek compensation and file a complaint with MOHRE.

When can you resign without notice in the UAE?

Think you have to give 30 days' notice? Not in these 4 situations

Ask Gulf News: When can you resign without notice in the UAE?

Is it legal for a company to hold my passport in UAE?

Employers cannot withhold documents or delay salary under the UAE Labour law

Ask Gulf News: Is it legal for a company to hold employees’ passports in the UAE?

New end-of-service scheme: MoHRE launches consultation

MoHRE studies proposals to invest employees’ end-of-service benefits via savings funds

Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation develops policies for alternative end-of-service savings scheme

UAE mandates health and safety standards for employers

Ministry outlines new compliance rules on worker housing and medical care

Companies employing 50 or more low-paid workers required to register accommodation

Employee sues after 12 years over alleged unpaid dues

The employee’s monthly basic salary was Dh2,000, with a total package of Dh4,000

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

Sharjah Ruler restores staff leave, orders HR reforms

Swift action after Direct Line appeal; housing and aid support announced

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah

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