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Maximum Working Hours of Employees in UAE: 2026 Labour Law Rules

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For most private-sector employees in the UAE, the maximum normal working hours are 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week. These limits remain applicable in 2026 under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on...
Oman Gratuity Calculator

Oman Gratuity Calculator | Estimate End-of-Service Pay

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Last updated: 9 November 2026 | Reviewed by: M. A. Farahat, ACPA, CFE, CICA Short answer: Under Article 61 of Oman’s Labour Law (Royal Decree No. 53/2023), an expatriate employee in Oman earns end-of-service...
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UAE Job Loss: When Will Your ILOE Compensation Stop?

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Last updated: 12 November 2026 | Reviewed by: M. A. Farahat, ACPA, CFE, CICA If you lose your job in the UAE and have subscribed to ILOE (the Involuntary Loss of Employment scheme) for at least 12 consecutive...
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Overtime Calculation in Qatar: Formula, Rates and Examples

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Overtime calculation in Qatar is not simply a matter of multiplying an employee’s salary by the number of additional hours worked. The employer must first identify the employee’s normal working hours,...
Nitaqat in Saudi Arabia

Nitaqat in Saudi Arabia: What You Need to Know

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Nitaqat is one of the key Saudization programs in Saudi Arabia. It classifies establishments based on their Saudi workforce percentage, business activity, and applicable nationalization requirements. For...
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Overtime Calculator Saudi Arabia

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Use this Saudi Arabia overtime calculator to estimate overtime pay based on basic salary, allowances, monthly working hours, and overtime hours worked. It gives HR teams, payroll teams, and employees a...
Salary Deductions Under UAE Labor Law

Salary Deductions Under UAE Labor Law

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Employers in the UAE should handle salary deductions carefully and only in situations allowed by law. Unlawful, arbitrary, or excessive deductions can lead to employee disputes, payroll errors, and potential...
Final Settlement in UAE

Final Settlement in UAE Labour Law & End of Service Benefits

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Last updated: 3 November 2026 | Applies to: UAE private sector (MoHRE-registered employers) A final settlement is the total amount an employer must pay an employee when employment ends, whether through...
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Overtime Calculation in UAE As per Labour Law

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Last updated: 3 November 2026 | Applies to: UAE private sector (MoHRE-registered employers) for 2027 Overtime in the UAE private sector is governed by Article 19 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on...
UAE Labour Law 2027

UAE Labour Law Update 2027: Key Changes & Rules

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Last updated: 3 November 2026 | Applies to: UAE mainland and most free zone private-sector employers The UAE Labour Law for the private sector is Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of...
UAE Labour Card 2027

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

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Last updated: 5 November 2026 | Reviewed by: M. A. Farahat, ACPA, CFE, CICA Short answer: A UAE labour card is the work permit that the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) issues for...
Limited vs Unlimited Contract

Limited vs Unlimited Contract in UAE: 2027 Rules & Gratuity

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Last updated: 10 November 2026 | Reviewed by: M. A. Farahat, ACPA, CFE, CICA Short answer: There are no unlimited contracts in the UAE private sector anymore. Since the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law...
GOSI Calculation in Bahrain

GOSI Calculation in Bahrain: Rates and Benefit

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Last updated: 3 November 2026 | Applies to: Private-sector employers in Bahrain Many employers still call it “GOSI”, but in Bahrain social insurance is run by the Social Insurance Organization...
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Leave Salary Calculation in the UAE for 2026

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Last updated: 3 November 2026 | Applies to: UAE private sector (MoHRE-registered employers) for 2026-2027 [uae_leave_salary_calc] Leave salary in the UAE is the pay an employee receives for annual leave,...
Article 75 Saudi Labor Law

Article 75 Saudi Labor Law (Termination of Employment)

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Article 75 of the Saudi Labor Law is an important provision for employers and employees because it governs the termination of indefinite employment contracts and sets out the notice requirements that must...
A Guide to Termination and Resignation in Saudi Labour Law

Saudi Labour Law: A Guide to Termination and Resignation

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Last updated: 4 November 2026 | Applies to: Private-sector employers and employees in Saudi Arabia Ending an employment contract in Saudi Arabia is governed by the Saudi Labour Law, issued by Royal Decree...
Overtime Calculation in Oman As Per Labor Law

Overtime Calculation in Oman As Per Labor Law

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Last updated: 3 November 2026 | Applies to: Private-sector employers in Oman for 2027 Overtime in Oman’s private sector is governed by the Labour Law issued by Royal Decree No. 53/2023, mainly Articles...
UAE Unemployment Insurance (ILOE) 2027

UAE Unemployment Insurance (ILOE) 2027: Cost, Claims & Fines

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Short answer: UAE unemployment insurance, officially the Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) scheme, is compulsory for anyone working in the private sector or federal government. It costs AED 5 a month...
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