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1. NEW LABOUR LAW IN UAE
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2. The new UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), which came into
effect as of 2 February 2022 to address changes in the work environment, align UAE
labour relations with international best practices and recognise the need for a typical
and/or flexible working structures. The New Law will replace Federal Law No. 8 of
1980 entirety, and it is the most significant amendment to UAE labour legislation
since the Current Law’s enactment.

3. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
The new labour law provisions will be applicable to all establishments, employers and
workers in the UAE private sector. However, there are certain categories of employees
who will not be subject to the provisions of the new UAE labour law. They include;
 Employees working in federal and local government offices
 Employees of the armed forces, police and security; and
 Domestic workers

4. KEY CHANGES IN UAE LABOR LAW
End of Service Gratuity Weekly off Time frames to pay
end of service
entitlements

5. Probation Period Type of work Salary Payment Currency

6. Employment Contract Parental Leave Compassionate Leave

7. Study Leave Maternity Leave

8. The Cabinet has the right to exclude any category from all or some of the provisions
upon the Minister’s proposal.
The companies in UAE must be updated about the changes in UAE labour law and the
compliances that follow. Outsourcing your company’s payroll will ensure the
assistance of a team of trained payroll professionals. HLB HAMT is a leading payroll
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9. CONTACT US
HLB HAMT
Level 18, City Tower-2,
Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box 32665
Dubai – United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +971 4 327 7775
E-mail: dubai@hlbhamt.com