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GuideUpdated 9 Nov 2026 How to Register a Labour Complaint at MOHRE in Dubai?

MOHRE provides official channels for Dubai employees to report unpaid salaries, unfair termination and workplace disputes. Employees can submit supporting documents, protect…

Harper Cross · 7 min read GuideUpdated 26 Sep 2026 UAE labour law explained: your main rights at work in plain English

A plain-English map of the UAE labour law, Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021: working hours, leave, probation, notice, dismissal, gratuity and…

Harper Cross · 4 min read GuideUpdated 26 Sep 2026 Annual leave in the UAE: how many days you get and how it’s paid

UAE workers get 30 days' paid annual leave a year after one year of service, and 2 days a month between 6…

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Probation period in the UAE: length, notice and resigning early

Probation in the UAE can last up to 6 months, only once with the same employer. Here is the notice each side must give, what happens to leave and pay, and who pays recruitment costs if you move.

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Labour LawTermination benefits in the UAE: what your employer must pay youHarper Cross ·
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Labour LawResignation and notice period in the UAE: the rules in plain EnglishHarper Cross ·
Employee handing a resignation letter to a manager across a desk in a Dubai office
Labour LawSick leave in the UAE: days, pay and the medical certificate rulesHarper Cross ·
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