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

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          UAE's midday break for outdoor workers begins on June 15

          GovernmentJune 14, 2023
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          MoneyFebruary 13, 2023
          Companies had been asked to change the contractual status of workers by February 2, but this has been pushed back to December 31. Photo: Getty Images

          UAE extends deadline for fixed-term employment contract switch

          UAEJanuary 30, 2023
          There will no longer be a limit on the length of private sector employment contracts under amendments to the UAE's labour law. Getty

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          Employment contract changes will affect most workers in the Emirates. Amr Alfiky / Reuters

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          UAE’s unemployment insurance scheme comes into effect

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          Why it is important to remain realistic during your job hunt

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          GCC job creation surges in third quarter of 2022

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          The green visa holder can sponsor residency for first-degree relatives for five years. Bloomberg

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          GovernmentSeptember 04, 2022
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          Workers in Saudi Arabia will be allowed greater job flexibility

          GulfAugust 10, 2022
          The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has amended a number of rules under the Wage Protection System that is in place to protect workers’ salaries. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National

          UAE doubles down on penalties for late payment of wages

          GovernmentJuly 27, 2022
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