Your rights as a private-sector employee in the UAE: pay, overtime, leave, gratuity and notice periods, and what to do when something goes wrong. Based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and MOHRE guidance, with notes where free zones such as DIFC and ADGM differ.
UAE termination without notice is allowed only in legally specified situations. This kind of summary dismissal can be
If your employer in the UAE refuses to return your passport, you may be worried about your job,
If you’ve filed a MOHRE complaint, waiting for a response can feel stressful, especially when your salary is
If you’ve experienced workplace harassment in the UAE, you probably need a clear way to report it. You
You’ve found a new job, but your current contract says you can’t join a competitor. Does that stop
Your employer asks you to stay home for a month without pay. Can they call it unpaid leave
A smaller salary credit can cause immediate stress when rent, transport, and family costs are due. Under the
A better job offer can feel exciting until HR asks for an NOC letter from your current employer.
Working during a holiday can feel unfair when your payslip looks exactly the same. The good news is
Your salary is not something you should have to chase every month. If you work for one of
Recruitment costs are the employer’s to pay. If you’re asked for a visa fee or “processing” charge before you’re hired, stop.
