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          Workers' rights

          Labour laws, policies and wage protection for employees in the UAE

          A contract must confirm the terms of employment in accordance with the law and be signed by both parties. Getty Images

          ‘Can a company sue me if I refuse to accept a job offer?’

          MoneyMarch 24, 2024
          All domestic worker contracts are for a period of two years in the UAE. Pawan Singh / The National

          ‘Can I reduce my housemaid’s salary?’

          MoneyFebruary 25, 2024
          When a company acquires an existing business, it should ensure that the purchase price takes into account any liabilities, including end-of-service benefits. AFP

          ‘Will I lose my gratuity if my company is sold to another business?’

          MoneyFebruary 11, 2024
          The UAE Lab­our Law does not specify a split between basic salary and allowances, so the split is at the employer's discretion. Antonie Robertson / The National

          ‘Can my employer reduce my basic salary?’

          MoneyJanuary 28, 2024
          Maria Isabel Macierda won Dh100,000 at an awards event celebrating the efforts of UAE businesses and workers. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

          Joy for Filipina cleaner after Dh100,000 workplace awards win

          UAEJanuary 26, 2024
          Non-compete clauses are often added to employee work contracts. Getty Images

          'Should I worry about a non-compete clause if I quit my job?'

          MoneyJanuary 14, 2024
          Thousands of companies in the UAE have met Emiratisation targets set out by the government. Amy Leang / The National

          Emiratisation deadlines loom for small and large companies

          UAEJanuary 01, 2024
          Employers can be reported to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for failing to compensate employees for working on public holidays. Jeff Topping / The National

          'Am I entitled to public holidays if I work a four-day week?'

          MoneyDecember 17, 2023
          The UAE introduced a Domestic Workers Law to protect the rights of maids. Reuters

          Licences of two domestic recruitment agencies in Dubai revoked

          UAEDecember 15, 2023
          The transition to renewable energy potentially gives rise to more job opportunities, but there is a need to re-train and upskill people, according to Olga Strietska-Ilina, ILO's area lead on skills strategy for future labour markets. AFP

          Cop28: Too few skilled workers to power green transition

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          The UAE has set out penalties for those who fail to pay unemployment insurance fines. Photo: Supplied

          UAE warns of visa ban over job loss insurance fines

          UAENovember 15, 2023
          Achieving balance requires a dedicated working place and a routine that separates work from home. Alamy

          Seven ways to achieve a work-life balance

          MoneyNovember 15, 2023
          Four domestic worker agencies in Abu Dhabi have been closed and fined Dh50,000 for violating UAE labour laws. Reuters

          Almost 50 UAE recruiters shut down for domestic worker offences

          UAEOctober 15, 2023
          There has been a huge increase in the need for technical expertise in the UAE. Getty Images

          Why companies should expand their horizons to look for 'unicorn' employees

          WeekendOctober 13, 2023
          Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce an increase to the national living wage during his speech to the Conservative Party Conference on Monday. Getty Images

          British Chancellor to announce rise in national living wage

          UKOctober 01, 2023
          The subscription fee for the UAE's unemployment insurance scheme is between Dh5 and Dh10 per month.

          UAE workers face fines as unemployment insurance deadline passes

          UAEOctober 01, 2023
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