UAE Labour Law News – Rights, Rules & Policy Changes

Can you fire an employee who insults you in UAE?

How to handle workplace misconduct, conduct investigations, and ensure lawful termination

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UAE labour market sees 8.9% workforce growth by Q3 2025

UAE labour market sees robust growth, driven by private sector initiatives

Legislative reforms bolster UAE's labour market growth by Q3 2025

What are your options if UAE gratuity is delayed?

Experts explain whether you can still claim gratuity after the 2-year limit

The legal framework, enforcement procedures, and practical advice for recovering delayed end-of-service benefits

Do UAE job contract rules apply outside the country?

Here’s what UAE labour law says about non-compete validity and employer claims

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Unpaid salary in UAE? How employees reclaim it

Use a confidential complaint service to claim unpaid wages and illegal deductions

Unpaid wages, illegal deductions, or missing holiday pay in the UAE? Here’s how to reclaim your salary.

When UAE workers can quit without notice

These workplace dangers legally allow employees to walk out on the spot.

Ask Gulf News: When can UAE workers leave their job without notice? These workplace dangers make it legal

When can your UAE gratuity be deducted?

Find out how employers can legally deduct part of your severance pay

Before resigning, understand the rules for deductions by employers and banks so you don’t lose part of your hard-earned pay.

How to file a labour complaint in the UAE

How to raise a formal complaint with MOHRE and the legal options available

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Filing a UAE labour complaint? Avoid these mistakes

Explained: Time limits, work permit rules, and mediation in the UAE labour system

How MOHRE handles claims under and over AED 50,000, and what to expect if your dispute goes to court.

Probation period in UAE: What you can and cannot do

Notice periods, sick leave, annual leave, and termination rules under UAE Labour Law

Ask Gulf News: 7 key rules and employee rights during probation period in the UAE

Can UAE employers report workers absent without notice?

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

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

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