Category: Labour Law
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Dubai Flexible Summer 2026 Is Official: What Every UAE Worker Needs to Know
Dubai Government confirms Flexible Summer 2026: 29 June to 10 September. Two working models explained. What private sector workers can do now.
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UAE Probation Period 2026: Rights, Risks, and What Changed
You have accepted a new job offer and want to leave during probation. Someone told you the UAE abolished the labour ban in 2022, so you are planning to resign without serving notice. That information is wrong. The ban still exists for probation resignations. This guide explains the notice rules, when the ban applies, and…
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Limited vs Unlimited Contract UAE: What the Law Actually Says in 2026
You searched “limited vs unlimited contract UAE” and most of what came up is wrong. The unlimited employment contract was abolished in 2022. If you are still making decisions based on that distinction, you are working from law that no longer exists. This article covers what replaced it, what changed for termination and gratuity, and…
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Maternity Leave UAE 2026: Your Full Legal Entitlement Explained
You are pregnant, employed in the UAE, and your HR team just gave you three different answers about your maternity leave. Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 sets out your rights clearly. This guide covers the entitlement, the pay split, what your employer cannot do, and the one benefit almost no one tells new mothers…
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UAE Wage Protection System 2026: What Employers Must Know Before Day 21
Your payroll team submitted the WPS file. Salaries left your account. And on Day 2 of the new month, MOHRE issued formal warnings anyway. Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, in force from 1 June 2026, removed the grace period entirely and created a direct path from a missed salary to criminal referral in 21…
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UAE Labour Law for Expats 2026: Notice Period, Gratuity and Termination Rights
A plain-English guide to UAE labour law for expat workers. Covers contracts, leave, gratuity, notice periods, and how to file a complaint with MOHRE.
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How to Claim ILOE Insurance in the UAE: Eligibility, Process, and the 30-Day Deadline That Catches Everyone
⚠ CRITICAL DEADLINE NOTICE You have 30 days from your official termination date to file your ILOE claim. Miss this window and you forfeit the benefit entirely. No extensions. No exceptions. Your clock starts the moment your employment relationship ends on the MOHRE system, not when you start looking for a new job. You have…
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Sick Leave in the UAE: Your Rights, Pay and Notice Requirements
How sick leave works in the UAE under the new Labour Law. Days, pay percentages, medical certificate rules and probation period restrictions.
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UAE Labour Law Working Hours: Limits, Breaks and Ramadan Rules
Plain English explanation of UAE Labour Law working hours. Daily and weekly limits, rest breaks, Ramadan rules and exempt categories.
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UAE Overtime Calculator: Free Tool with 1.25x and 1.5x Rates
Free overtime calculator for the UAE. Enter your basic salary and overtime hours to see exactly what you should be paid.
