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UAE labour law 2026 updates
Salary due on the 1st. 11 reports to MOHRE. Hours, maternity, gratuity.
- Private sector: Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021.
- MOHRE.
- DIFC and ADGM are different.
- Domestic workers have their own law (19 job titles listed 5 Sep 2026).
- From 1 June 2026, WPS wages are due on the 1st of the next month (Resolution 340).
- Report unpaid gratuity, extra overtime, housing and harassment on the MOHRE app or 600 590 000.
- Normal hours: 8 a day / 48 a week.
- Overtime usually max 2 hours.
- Maternity 60 days (45 full pay).
- Full page: Labour law.
Practical notes, not official law. Confirm on ICP, MOHRE, RTA, KHDA and your employer before you act.