Employment Law
Limited vs Unlimited Contracts in UAE Labour Law
Learn how UAE Labour Law treats fixed-term contracts, old unlimited contracts, notice, renewal and end of service gratuity.
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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 Probation Period Rules for Private Sector Employees
Learn UAE probation notice rules, resignation options, employer termination rights and key employee protections during probation.
Employment Law
How to File a Labour Complaint with MOHRE
Learn how to file a UAE labour complaint with MOHRE, what documents to prepare, and what happens after you complain.
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.
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.