Employment & Labour

How does sick leave work under the UAE Labour Law?

UAE sick leave: 90 days/year after probation. Days 1-15 paid in full, days 16-45 half pay, days 46-90 unpaid. Requires 3-day notice and UAE medical certificate.

What is the maternity leave entitlement in the UAE?

Female employees in the UAE are entitled to 60 days of maternity leave: 45 days at full wage and 15 days at half wage, plus breastfeeding breaks.

How much annual leave am I entitled to in the UAE?

Full-time private-sector employees in the UAE are entitled to 30 calendar days of paid annual leave per year after 12 months of service.

Can I be terminated during my probation period in the UAE?

Yes. Employer must give 14 days written notice. No gratuity if under 1 year. Discriminatory or retaliatory dismissal can still be challenged at MOHRE.

UAE Labour Law: Notice Period for Contract Termination?

Standard notice is 30–90 days written notice (must be set in contract). The other party can pay in lieu. Probation termination requires 14 days.

How is end-of-service gratuity calculated under UAE Labour Law?

End-of-service gratuity is calculated at 21 days of basic wage for the first 5 years, then 30 days for additional years, capped at 2 years total wage.

How long is the probation period under UAE Labour Law?

Under UAE Labour Law, the probation period cannot exceed six months. During probation, the employer can terminate with 14 days' written notice.

How long is probation under UAE Labour Law?

Under UAE Labour Law, the probation period cannot exceed six months from the employee's start date. Either party may terminate without cause during this period.

How is end-of-service gratuity calculated under UAE Labour Law?

UAE end-of-service gratuity is calculated at 21 days of basic wage per year for years 1–5, then 30 days per year thereafter, capped at two years' wages.

What is the Wage Protection System penalty for late salary?

Late salary penalties under UAE WPS: flags at 15+ days, fines and permit blocks at 31+ days, suspension and criminal referral at 60+ days or repeated breach.

What is the Wage Protection System (WPS) and is it mandatory?

WPS is the mandatory UAE electronic salary transfer system. Employers must pay employees within 15 days of pay period end via a UAE-licensed bank.