Quick answer: Female employees in the UAE are entitled to 60 days of maternity leave: 45 days at full wage and 15 days at half wage, plus breastfeeding breaks.
Under the UAE Labour Law, a female employee is entitled to 60 days of maternity leave: 45 days at full wage and a further 15 days at half wage .
Key points:
Public-sector and free-zone employees may have more generous entitlements under their specific regulations (e.g., DIFC employment law, ADGM employment regulations).
For disputes — e.g., dismissal during maternity leave or unpaid leave deductions — consult a UAE-licensed lawyer.
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UAE sick leave: 90 days/year after probation. Days 1-15 paid in full, days 16-45 half pay, days 46-90 unpaid. Requires 3-day notice and UAE medical certificate.
Standard notice is 30–90 days written notice (must be set in contract). The other party can pay in lieu. Probation termination requires 14 days.
Yes. Employer must give 14 days written notice. No gratuity if under 1 year. Discriminatory or retaliatory dismissal can still be challenged at MOHRE.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice tailored to your specific situation, consult a UAE-licensed lawyer.
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