Table of Contents TL;DR Summary UAE leave is a common source of disputes when policies are unclear or records are weak. Leave generally falls into three buckets: statutory entitlements, paid time off separate from annual leave, and approval-based leave. Some leave types have stricter rules and documentation requirements than others, so consistency matters. Public holidays […]
The UAE Labor Law: Past vs Present
UAE Labor Law On February 2, 2022, a new Federal Labor Law came into force in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which represents the biggest change to the UAE employment regime. The law was created to promote the rights of employees and businesses alike, making it easier to establish employment contracts, while also offering businesses […]


