Employment Law
Are Non-Compete Clauses Enforceable in the UAE?
Learn when UAE non-compete clauses are enforceable, the two-year cap, the three-part reasonableness test, and how DIFC and ADGM rules differ.
The LocalLaw Blog
UAE law, explained in plain English
Practical answers on tenancy, work, family, business and visas. Every article cites the law it is based on.
Employment Law
UAE Overtime Pay Rules: How It's Calculated and Limits
Overtime pay in the UAE private sector is calculated by adding a percentage on top of an employee's normal hourly wage, with the rate depending on when the extra hours are worked.
Employment Law
UAE Annual Leave, Sick Leave and Public Holidays Explained
A plain-English guide to UAE annual leave, sick leave pay tiers, public holidays, and other leave rights under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.