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              Labour law

              Latest news and directives surrounding UAE's evolving labour laws and employees' rights

              The UAE has strengthened its Wage Protection System to safeguard the rights of workers. Getty Images

              UAE tightens scrutiny of companies to tackle salary delays

              UAEJune 04, 2026
              Employers will be deemed compliant if they pay 85 per cent of total wages on time. Getty Images

              UAE to end grace period for private sector salary delays from June 1

              MoneyMay 18, 2026
              No employer is permitted to arbitrarily make a change to any salary without agreement. Getty Images

              'Can my employer in the UAE refuse travel allowance when I take annual leave?'

              MoneyMarch 11, 2026
              There is a short grace period for an old visa to be cancelled, but a person cannot work for a new employer in the UAE without obtaining a new residency visa. Victor Besa / The National

              Can you start a new job before your old employer cancels your visa?

              MoneyFebruary 24, 2026
              The low-cost insurance scheme is a non-mandatory alternative for employers. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              UAE workers receive Dh289m in unpaid wages and gratuity under insurance scheme

              UAEDecember 10, 2025
              Plans for the new system were announced at the Gitex Global technology show in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              UAE's new work visa process to have more 'A-Eye' and less HR

              UAEOctober 16, 2025
              There are now several ways in which people can qualify for a UAE golden visa. Pawan Singh / The National

              ‘Will I qualify for a UAE golden visa if my basic salary is below Dh30,000?’

              MoneySeptember 08, 2025
              The government has pledged to take a zero-tolerance approach to rogue recruiters. Photo: Unsplash

              UAE fines 40 domestic worker recruitment offices

              UAEJuly 28, 2025
              It is illegal to employ a domestic worker that claims to have their own visa or who is under the sponsorship of another resident. Getty Images

              ‘Can I employ a domestic helper who has her own UAE visa?’

              MoneyJuly 28, 2025
              Anyone who has a case pending for not repaying debts is likely to be prevented from leaving the UAE through any point of exit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              ‘If I have a police case pending in Dubai, can I fly out from Abu Dhabi?'

              MoneyJuly 14, 2025
              A UAE birth certificate, which does not make reference to nationality or religion, can be used to apply for a baby's passport. Getty Images

              ‘Does a child take the mother’s or father’s nationality?’

              MoneyJune 30, 2025
              All employees are entitled to take annual leave on official public holidays that fall on their normal working days. Chris Whiteoak / The National

              ‘Can I demand money for working on UAE public holidays?’

              MoneyJune 16, 2025
              The non-compete clause should not be used as a way of preventing any departing employee from taking another job. Getty Images

              ‘Is a non-compete clause valid if I quit during the probation period?’

              MoneyJune 02, 2025
              The Al Etihad Credit Bureau's data is used by banks and other lenders to assess applications for credit. Silvia Razgova / The National

              ‘Will a missed loan payment affect my UAE credit score?’

              MoneyMay 19, 2025
              A new comprehensive group insurance scheme will provide a safety net for Indian workers in the UAE. The National

              New life insurance plan for Indians in UAE provides Dh35,000 payout

              UAEMarch 26, 2025
              Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi believes education can rehabilitate children rescued from bonded labour. Photo: Pradeep Tewari

              Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi urges action to protect children

              UAEFebruary 26, 2025
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