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Everything related to UAE Labour, employment and work as an expat in Dubai. I share updates from UAE Labour, my highs and lows, and sometimes rant about my job or finding employment in Dubai.
MOHRE Guide: What to Expect Before You Sign Your UAE Labour Contract
Starting a new job in Dubai is exciting. But before you sign that contract, there’s one important name you should get to know: MOHRE. If....
How I Verified My Employment Contract Online: Guide for OFWs in the UAE
For many OFWs in the UAE, verifying our employment contract is one of those important routines we make sure to accomplish before heading home to....
UAE Employers Required to Provide Mandatory Health Insurance to their Employees, says MoHRE
MoHRE has clarified how health insurance is linked to UAE work permit services. Employers must provide valid coverage, pay the full insurance cost, and keep the policy active throughout the permit period. The guide does not add new employer obligations.
UAE Employers Cannot Cut Salary Without Written Consent
UAE employers cannot cut salaries, change job titles, or alter the nature of work without written employee consent and MoHRE approval. The Ministry reminded companies that contract changes must go through its official electronic systems. Unapproved amendments have no legal effect under UAE labor law.
Big Upgrade: UAE Orders Free WiFi, Clinics in Worker Housing
UAE introduces stricter worker housing rules, requiring free internet, 24/7 medical clinics, and improved living facilities to boost safety, health, and overall wellbeing of workers across the country.
New MOHRE Platform Update Speeds Up Domestic Worker Contracts (One-Day Processing)
Employers in the UAE planning to hire or renew contracts for domestic workers can now complete the issuance of a new employment contract within one....
10 Things to Know when Getting a Job in the UAE
There are things first-time visitors should know when coming to the UAE. In particular, job seekers should know about laws that protect their rights. They should also....
Important Documents You Need to Have to Work in UAE
Looking for work in UAE? You should know exactly what you need to do during the early stages of your application. By being prepared, your goal....
Advice for Filipinos Looking for Jobs, Do Not Settle for Salary Less than your Basic Expenses
One of the best things about working in Dubai is getting higher salaries than you would doing the same job in the Philippines. Yet some....
UAE Labour Law: What Does “Absconding” Mean?
The UAE amnesty program is currently ongoing, and there’s even a one-stop shop for amnesty seekers in Dubai. Aside from those who have overstayed their visas, workers....
