The legal framework for daily and weekly hours, Friday rules, Ramadan hours, and sector-specific limits.

30-day entitlement, accrual rules, carry-forward, employer right to set timing, and cash-out on termination.

15 days full pay, 30 half pay, 45 unpaid: how sick leave works, documentation requirements, and dismissal protection.

Deep-dive on sick leave rights, the probation exception, what counts as a valid medical certificate, and interaction with maternity leave.

60-day entitlement, paid vs unpaid split, paternity leave, DIFC vs mainland rules, dismissal protection, and breastfeeding breaks.

Employer obligations, free zone differences, and what happens when complications extend leave beyond 60 days.

25% and 50% premium rules, night shift rates, 12-hour daily cap, and who is exempt from overtime entitlement.

Official public holiday calendar for 2026 with dates, names, and weekend adjustment rules.

Why the unlimited contract no longer exists in UAE law, what replaced it, and what that means for your termination rights.

Fixed-term contract renewal rules, the 90-day non-renewal notice, and automatic renewal explained.

The 6-month cap, 14-day termination notice, the labour ban question answered accurately, sick leave limits during probation.

Detailed legal analysis of probation rights, notice obligations, and employer compliance requirements.

30 to 90-day statutory range, pay in lieu of notice, mutual waiver, and what non-compliance costs both parties.

Arbitrary dismissal, the three-month compensation floor, lawful grounds for termination, and redundancy rights.

How part-time contracts work under UAE law, pro-rata leave and gratuity, and permit requirements for multiple employers.

Ministerial Resolution 340 explained: unified salary deadline, 85% compliance threshold, escalating penalties through to criminal referral on Day 21.

Calculate your gratuity entitlement based on years of service and basic salary, with the full legal formula explained.

Who qualifies, how to register, claim procedures, benefit amounts, and what disqualifies a claim under UAE law.

Estimate your net monthly pay after ILOE contributions and any standard deductions.

Calculate total employer cost per hire including visa fees, medical, gratuity provision, and ILOE contribution.

Calculate overtime pay at the 25% and 50% premium rates based on your basic hourly rate.

Basic salary vs total package distinction, qualifying professions, required documents, and what happens when you change jobs.

Current fees for employment visas, medical tests, Emirates ID, and sponsor-related costs broken down by employer and employee.

How to meet your Emiratisation targets, the 2% annual increase requirement, what counts as a qualifying hire, and avoiding ghost-worker penalties.

Monthly contribution amounts, enforcement mechanism, and the difference between missing targets and misreporting.

Updated penalty schedule from January 2025, free zone applicability, and how MOHRE assesses non-compliance.

The complete expat orientation to UAE employment law: what protects you, what does not, and how to enforce your rights.

Calculate your UAE end-of-service gratuity based on years of service and basic salary.

Estimate your net monthly pay after ILOE and standard deductions.

Calculate overtime pay at UAE statutory rates: 25% standard, 50% for work between 9pm and 4am.

Total cost per hire including visa fees, gratuity provision, medical, and ILOE contribution.

Calculate your monthly Emiratisation contribution based on headcount and current quota shortfall.