UAE Labour Law News – Rights, Rules & Policy Changes

Unfair dismissal? How to file a complaint in UAE

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

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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.

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

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

How UAE basic salary affects your employee benefits

Signing a UAE job offer? Check this specific clause before you agree

Your contract may show a high total package, but the basic wage is what determines key financial entitlements.

Private firms must meet Dh6,000 wage rule or be fined

New Dh 6,000 minimum wage applies to all Emirati work permits from January 1, 2026

Emirati salary Dh 6,000 wage rule: private firms must comply by June 30, penalties July 1

MoHRE deploys AI to speed permits, save 1,000+ hours

New AI system predicts risks, speeds permits, and saves 1,000+ work hours

AI-powered UAE labour reforms speed permits and reduce human error

Future of work: Abu Dhabi Dialogue tackles workforce

Al Awar: Dialogue key for policy exchange between labour-sending and receiving countries

Abu Dhabi Dialogue Countries 2026 discuss boosting workforce skills and productivity under a forward-looking vision for the future of work

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