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Maternity/paternity leave in the UAE : a guide to leave entitlements and the legal framework
The UAE has strengthened protections for working parents, setting out clear entitlements for maternity, paternity, and parental leave, alongside ... Read more
Maternity leave in the UAE : your rights and benefits
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) maternity regime is designed to protect employees’ health and support worklife balance. This guide explains key ... Read more
UAE Work Permits : types, eligibility, procedures and costs
A valid work permit is mandatory for any private sector employment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under the UAE Labour Law, individuals cannot ... Read more
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UAE employment contracts : limited VS unlimited
Under UAE labour rules, employment contracts have historically fallen into two broad categories : fixed term (limited) and openended (unlimited). ... Read more
Maternity/paternity leave in the UAE : a guide to leave entitlements and the legal framework
The UAE has strengthened protections for working parents, setting out clear entitlements for maternity, paternity, and parental leave, alongside ... Read more
Maternity leave in the UAE : your rights and benefits
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) maternity regime is designed to protect employees’ health and support worklife balance. This guide explains key ... Read more
Probation period in the UAE : duration, notice, changing employers and sanctions
The probation period sets the tone for the employment relationship and comes with specific rules on duration, notice, and employee mobility. In the ... Read more
Working hours in the UAE : standard time, overtime, ramadan and public/private differences
Understanding working hours in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is essential for scheduling, payroll, and legal compliance, particularly during ... Read more
Annual leave in the UAE : entitlements, accrual, carryover and payout
Annual leave is a core employment entitlement in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Its duration, accrual, scheduling, and payout rules are set by ... Read more
Sick leave in the UAE : entitlements, procedure and job protection
Private sector sick leave in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is governed by rules that define duration, pay entitlements, notification duties and ... Read more
Hiring without valid UAE work permits : risks, penalties and compliance steps
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has taken a firm stance against the employment of workers without valid permits. ... Read more
UAE work permits and visas : an employer’s practical guide
Hiring in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) requires careful management of immigration and employment rules. From work permits and residence visas to ... Read more
UAE Work Permits : types, eligibility, procedures and costs
A valid work permit is mandatory for any private sector employment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under the UAE Labour Law, individuals cannot ... Read more