UAE Labour Law News – Rights, Rules & Policy Changes

How 99% of UAE labour disputes settled without court?

MoHRE handles nearly 186,000 workplace disputes amicably in H1 2026

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The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) headquarters.

UAE: Are you owed full salary during annual leave?

What salary and allowances are UAE employees entitled to during annual leave?

UAE annual leave pay: Are you entitled to your full salary, including allowances?

New UAE job? Don't ignore these contract terms

From salary breakdown to non-compete - key UAE contract clauses to review

Understanding your UAE employment contract in full, not just the salary, is essential for protecting your rights under UAE labour law. Here's what to look out for before you sign.

86 workers paid, employer ordered to refund Dh1.38m

Insurer paid 86 workers under UAE scheme; court awards 5% interest too.

The case arose under the workers' insurance system introduced by the UAE Cabinet in 2018.

UAE: Working on a public holiday? Know your rights

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

Working during a public holiday? Here's what the UAE labour law says

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

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

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.

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