Recently, we received a message from one of our readers mentioning that a certain “reputable” company has not paid its workers for more than two months now. Hence, this article seeks to address similar situations, …
UAE’s labour laws are designed to protect the rights of workers and to ensure that they are treated fairly. One of the most important benefits that workers are entitled to is paid leave. Workers are …
In the UAE, not paying workers’ salaries on time, or worse — not paying their salaries at all — is a serious offense. A catering company learned this lesson last Thursday, January 17, when it was …
What happens when you resign from a job in the UAE? How long should your notice period be? Do you need to pay for any visa cancellation costs and other fees? These are just some …
The UAE Labour Law includes policies on wages, working hours, and other matters regarding workers’ rights and welfare. There’s even a law for domestic workers that came out last year, ensuring that they are properly compensated as …
In a previous article, we talked about working part-time in the UAE. Today, we will focus on full-time workers, particularly on legal working hours, overtime, and other related matters. What are the regular working hours in …
Just like in other countries, labour laws in the UAE have been set to uphold the welfare of all workers. For instance, there is a law for domestic workers that helps protect their rights and benefits. Likewise, …
If you have worked in the same job for at least one year, then you are entitled to gratuity pay. The UAE Labour Law states that a worker “having spent one year or more in continuous …
Are you a job-seeker hoping to come and work in the UAE? Or perhaps you are already in the country — currently employed but planning to transfer to another job. Either way, it all begins …
Recently, we shared about the new UAE law on domestic workers as well as support service workers. We’ve also discussed what the labour law in the emirates has to say about the working hours, official leaves, and …