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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.
50,000 AED Fine if Caught Working while on a Tourist/Visit Visa
Be advised that working in the UAE under a visit visa or a tourist visa is illegal. You must change your visa to an employment visa....
How to Resign from a Freezone Company
I’ve been working for a freezone company for more than a year, but due to other plans, I decided to resign. I informed my employer....
How I Transferred from a Limited Contract to a Freezone Contract
Disclaimer: Please be advised that the article below has been submitted to us and is based on a person’s experience. It may not be the....
Understanding Free Zone Companies, UAE Registered & Government-Owned
One of the terms that you will encounter as an employee in the UAE are Free Zone companies. Freezones are separate entities and are not....
UAE Labour Law: Understanding Annual Leave
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....
What is Eid Al Adha Holiday in UAE?
Eid Al Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims all around the world. This holiday marks....
Employer keeping your Passport is NOT Legal so be aware of your Rights
This article talks about the situation that every expat and domestic helper may face (whether in the UAE, or elsewhere abroad). Employers keeping passport of....
New Dubai Laws Sanction 5-Day Paternity Leaves, Penalties for Discrimination
Working in the UAE has been among the best choices for many migrant workers since the country offers competitive salary packages, great opportunities for career....
How to File a Complaint Online for Domestic Workers in the UAE
Many foreign nationals working overseas think that understanding the labour laws and their rights in the country are enough – but what if these laws....
UAE Labour: Steps to Take for Employers when Employees Commit Unlawful Behaviour
As per UAE labour law, when an employee is suspected of any gross misconduct, the employer is faced with a number of issues: whether to....
