The new UAE Labour Law 2022 is set to be implemented from 2nd February, 22. Find out everything that the reformed UAE Labour law entails.
Recently, the UAE government has made significant amendments to the Labour Law to enhance maternity leave provisions and provide greater support for expecting mothers. These amendments include: In 2019, the overall duration of maternity leave has been extended from 45 days to up to 90 days, takin...
Key Aspects of the New UAE Labour LawWilliams, Stephanie
The New Labour Law is groundbreaking in that a lot of the concepts introduced are not common in this area of the world and that it is the first law of its kind in the region. The New Labour Law will not apply in the free zone areas – the Dubai International Financial Centre...
Under the new law, teenagers are prohibited from working over six hours a day or engaging in hazardous work that can harm their health and well-being. They are restrained from taking night shifts from 7pm to 7am, and working on weekends and public holidays. ...
Public holiday dates — UAE law guidelines When are the public holiday dates for 2025? (Credit: Canva) The announcement for UAE public holidays 2025 was made last year on the UAE’s official gazette following a review of several federal laws in the constitution. ...
UAE Labour Law Revisions One of the notable updates is thatJob Offer letters will be legally binding. The Ministry also mandates that the employer ensures that the workers have seen the job offer and have agreed on it in a language that they understand. The new rules will help make employees...
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Employees can take sick leave for up to 90 days each year, but only after they complete their probationary period as per UAE Labor Law. During this: –For the first 15 days, they get their full salary. –For the next 30 days, they receive half of their salary. –However, for the re...
Chapter Open Access First Online:22 March 2023 pp 223–248 Cite this chapter You have full access to thisopen accesschapter Downloadbook PDF Downloadbook EPUB Social Change in the Gulf Region Omar Bortolazzi& Noor Khan Part of the book series:Gulf Studies((GS,volume 8)) ...