2025 - Payroll and HR Services – Payroll Middle East

UAE Labour Law 2025 | Latest Updates and Employee Rights

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Employers in both onshore and free zone areas must abide by the New UAE Labour Law 2022, issued under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. While the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are exempt (they follow their employment frameworks), the legislation marks a significant evolution in labour relations across the UAE. This comprehensive guide outlines the most important UAE labour laws and amendments as of 2024–2025. The government has implemented employee-focused reforms to increase …

UAE Labour Card | Eligibility, Number, and How to Check Online

May 22, 2025

A labour card is a certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE). It carries essential information such as the employee’s name, nationality, employment, name of employer and a special UAE labour card number. This number is a reference in the ministry’s database linking employees to an employment contract and work permit. More still, a UAE labour card confirms that an employee is eligible to work in the UAE with a registered employer. Who is Eligible …

15 Different Types of Leave in the UAE

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

Under UAE labor law, understanding the various types of leave available to employees is essential for ensuring compliance, promoting employee wellbeing, and maintaining operational efficiency. This article states the different types of leaves under UAE Labour Law, explaining what employees are legally entitled to. 15 Types of Leave in UAE 1. Annual Leave (AL) The least entitlement is two days per month for employees with less than one year of service and 30 days in a year for those with …

MOFA Attestation in UAE | Documents Required, Process, and Fees

May 5, 2025April 30, 2025

Presentation of foreign-issued documents to UAE authorities require MOFA attestation as the UAE official procedure for document validation. The issuing process of MOFA attestation enables local authorities to officially recognize foreign documents for employment, education, immigration and business setup procedures. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) operates as MOFA to conduct authentications of personal and commercial documents that establish their official validity. This article explains the MOFA attestation process in the UAE, explaining the step-by-step procedure and …

Severance Packages in Job Contracts | Calculations, Eligibility, & Employee Rights

May 1, 2025April 25, 2025

This article explains the UAE labor regulations that are connected to severance packages, employee rights, and the addition of such clauses to contracts. Under UAE labour law, all employees who complete at least one year of continuous service are entitled to end-of-service benefits, commonly known as gratuity payments. This entitlement is stipulated in Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, which sets out the minimum severance pay requirements for employees upon end of their employment. How is Severance Pay Calculated in …

Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll Services in UAE

April 25, 2025April 23, 2025

Payroll outsourcing has emerged as a strategic business initiative for businesses operating in the UAE. Payroll Middle East, a reputable payroll services provider in UAE is committed to offering tailored payroll services to distinct business scales, which offers considerable benefits through its specialized services. This article explains twelve key benefits of outsourcing payroll services in the UAE. Key 12 Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll Services in UAE 1. Cost Efficiency When a business maintains its payroll operations internally it incurs major …

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