Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak chairs a meeting of his new cabinet, which now includes former prime minister David Cameron as Foreign Secretary, at No 10 Downing Street after a reshuffle. AFP
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak chairs a meeting of his new cabinet, which now includes former prime minister David Cameron as Foreign Secretary, at No 10 Downing Street after a reshuffle. AFP
The resettlement site of Run Ta Ek, near Siem Reap. Rights group Amnesty International accused Cambodia of breaching international law through the eviction of 10,000 families from around the Angkor Wat temple complex to Run Ta Ek. AFP
The resettlement site of Run Ta Ek, near Siem Reap. Rights group Amnesty International accused Cambodia of breaching international law through the eviction of 10,000 families from around the Angkor Wat temple complex to Run Ta Ek. AFP
A man rows his boat on Dal Lake amid foggy conditions in Srinagar, India. AFP
A man rows his boat on Dal Lake amid foggy conditions in Srinagar, India. AFP
A deer drinks water as a peacock is reflected at the edge in the Sariska Tiger Reserve, in India's Rajasthan state. AFP
A deer drinks water as a peacock is reflected at the edge in the Sariska Tiger Reserve, in India's Rajasthan state. AFP
People search through buildings destroyed during Israeli air strikes a day earlier, in Khan Younis, in the south of the Gaza Strip. Getty Images
People search through buildings destroyed during Israeli air strikes a day earlier, in Khan Younis, in the south of the Gaza Strip. Getty Images
A herdsman stands beside his camels, during the annual Camel Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan. AFP
A herdsman stands beside his camels, during the annual Camel Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan. AFP
Rohingya refugees after arriving by boat in Laweung, Indonesia. About 200 refugees landed in Aceh province on Tuesday, a local official said, the largest contingent of the persecuted Myanmar minority to arrive in months. AFP
Rohingya refugees after arriving by boat in Laweung, Indonesia. About 200 refugees landed in Aceh province on Tuesday, a local official said, the largest contingent of the persecuted Myanmar minority to arrive in months. AFP
Works continue after cracks emerged on a road due to volcanic activity, near Grindavik, Iceland. Reuters
Works continue after cracks emerged on a road due to volcanic activity, near Grindavik, Iceland. Reuters
This aerial photo shows people visiting a livestock market in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in China's south-western Guizhou Province. AFP
This aerial photo shows people visiting a livestock market in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in China's south-western Guizhou Province. AFP
Women work on a floating farm on Inle Lake, Myanmar. Floating farms have become as ubiquitous on the lake as its famed houses on stilts and leg-rowing fishermen, but locals warn they are slowly choking the Unesco-recognised reserve. AFP
Women work on a floating farm on Inle Lake, Myanmar. Floating farms have become as ubiquitous on the lake as its famed houses on stilts and leg-rowing fishermen, but locals warn they are slowly choking the Unesco-recognised reserve. AFP
Houkan (male counterpart to geisha) Tatsuji, 29, and maiko (apprentice female geisha), Kikuyu, 20, sit with visitors to watch cormorant fishing or ukai, at a riverside observation deck in the Nagara River, Japan. Reuters
Houkan (male counterpart to geisha) Tatsuji, 29, and maiko (apprentice female geisha), Kikuyu, 20, sit with visitors to watch cormorant fishing or ukai, at a riverside observation deck in the Nagara River, Japan. Reuters
An off-duty member of Israel's security forces joins worshippers at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in the Old City of Jerusalem. AP
An off-duty member of Israel's security forces joins worshippers at the Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, in the Old City of Jerusalem. AP
Players of the South Korean professional baseball team LG Twins throw their manager Youm Kyung-youb into the air after winning a game against KT Wiz, in Seoul. Getty Images
Players of the South Korean professional baseball team LG Twins throw their manager Youm Kyung-youb into the air after winning a game against KT Wiz, in Seoul. Getty Images
A man welds in the BYD electric car factory in Changzhou, China. EPA
A man welds in the BYD electric car factory in Changzhou, China. EPA
A pet dog has its picture taken by its owner during a Shichi-Go-San blessing, traditionally performed for young children to ask for health and happiness, at Zama Shrine in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, Japan November 14, 2023. REUTERS / Kim Kyung-Hoon
A pet dog has its picture taken by its owner during a Shichi-Go-San blessing, traditionally performed for young children to ask for health and happiness, at Zama Shrine in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, Japan November 14, 2023. REUTERS / Kim Kyung-Hoon

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Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

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Married Malala

Malala Yousafzai is enjoying married life, her father said.

The 24-year-old married Pakistan cricket executive Asser Malik last year in a small ceremony in the UK.

Ziauddin Yousafzai told The National his daughter was ‘very happy’ with her husband.

Updated: November 15, 2023, 2:09 AM
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