Q: Good morning. What can I do when my boss refuses to give me an annual vacation as a housemaid? Please help.

Q: What to do if you have overstayed in Dubai for 2 months as a housemaid, but your boss doesn't want to make a contract or a working visa?

Q: I'm a housemaid. My employer cancelled me yesterday and he said he will not give me half of my salary because he wants me to exit. Now I'm still here in their house waiting for them to give me my passport and cancellation paper. What should I do about my salary? Please reply

Q: Hello, Good day! I have been working as a housemaid for almost a year, since March 8, 2022. However, I already informed my employer on February 8, 2023, that I wish to terminate my contract because they are not giving me a day off and my working hours start at 7:30 am and end at 12 am or sometimes later. Additionally, they have been keeping my passport and visa, and have informed me that I need to pay for them. They have also withheld my salary until a new nanny is hired. Can you please advise me on whether I can directly approach the labor department to file a complaint? I am afraid to return home because I am worried that my employer might do something to harm me, and it is difficult for me to make calls while I am working as I am constantly taking care of the baby, and there is a camera in the room. I appreciate your help! Have a good day. Best Regards,

The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).

The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.

This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.