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How many paid maternity leave days does UAE law entitle employees to?
Hi,
I would like to inquire about the number of paid maternity leave days an employee is entitled to under UAE law.
Could you please provide clarification on this matter?
Thank you!
Dear Questioner,
According to UAE labor law, female employees are entitled to 45 days of paid maternity leave, which includes the period before and after delivery.
This leave can be extended for an additional 10 days without pay if the employee's health requires it.
However, if the employee has completed one year of continuous service with the company, she is entitled to full pay for the entire maternity leave period.
If the employee has not completed one year of service, she is entitled to half pay for the maternity leave period.
It is important to note that the employee must provide a medical certificate stating the expected date of delivery in order to be eligible for maternity leave.
Additionally, the employee is not allowed to work for a period of six weeks after delivery, unless a medical certificate states that she is fit to work.
Dear Questioner,
In the UAE, female employees are entitled to 60 days of paid maternity leave. This leave is typically granted from the date of delivery or the start of maternity leave as per medical certification.
This is a minimum requirement, and some companies may offer additional paid maternity leave benefits as part of their employee welfare policies. You may check with your company policy to ensure that.
If you need further clarification, you may ask us.
Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry!
As per Federal Decree Law No. (33) of 2021 Concerning Regulating Labour Relations, Article 30 outlines the provisions for maternity leave as follows:
- Article (30) Maternity Leave
1. The female Worker shall be entitled to maternity leave of (60) sixty days, according to the following:
a. The first forty-five (45) days with full pay.
b. The following fifteen (15) days with half pay.
2. The female Worker may, after using her maternity leave, be absent from work without pay for a period not exceeding forty-five (45) consecutive or intermittent days, if such absence is due to an illness suffered by her or her child as a result of pregnancy or childbirth and that does not enable her to return to her work.
Said illness shall be proven by a medical certificate issued by the Medical Authority, and this period shall not be included in the period of service for which the female Worker is entitled to the end of service gratuity or the period of contribution to the retirement system in accordance with the legislation in force in this regard.
3. The female Worker is entitled to the maternity leave stated in Clause (1) of this Article, if she gives birth after six (6) months or more of pregnancy, whether the foetus is born dead or born alive then died.
4. The female Worker, in the event that she gives birth to a sick or disabled child whose health condition requires a constant companion according to a medical report issued by the Medical Authority, is entitled to a leave of thirty (30) days with full pay starting after the end of the maternity leave period, and she has the right to extend the leave for a period of thirty (30) days without pay.
5. The Employer must grant the female Worker maternity leave whenever she requests it at any time, starting as of the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which she is expected to give birth, and this shall be proven by a certificate from the Medical Authority.
6. Obtaining the maternity leave or the absence referred to in this Article shall not prejudice her right to obtain other leaves.
7. If the female Worker works for another Employer during the period of her leave authorised in this article, the original Employer may deprive her of her wage for the period of the leave or recover what he paid to her.
8. It is not permissible to terminate the service of a female Worker or to give her notice because of pregnancy, or because she has obtained maternity leave, or because she is absent from work in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
9. After returning from maternity leave and for a period not exceeding six (6) months as of the date of giving birth, the female Worker is entitled to one or two rest periods per day to breastfeed her child, provided that the period of both periods shall not exceed one hour.
Please feel free to reach out if you require further clarification or assistance.
Dear questioner,
As per Article 30, maternity leave of sixty (60) days is provided as follows:
a. The first forty-five (45) days with full pay.
b. The following fifteen (15) days with half pay.
The female employee is entitled to maternity leave for a period of 60 days, with 45 days paid and 15 days unpaid.
In order to get the right answer, we suggest contacting the government entities (MOHRE).
If anything else is required, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.
Jasim Al Haddad Law Firm
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Dear Inquirer
Under UAE labor law, a female employee is entitled to a paid maternity leave of 60 days. This leave is broken down as follows:
- First 45 days: The employee is entitled to full pay.
- Next 15 days: The employee is entitled to half pay.
To qualify for maternity leave, the employee must have completed at least one year of continuous service with the employer.
If she has less than a year of service, she is entitled to maternity leave but without pay. It is best to have a lawyer present to prevent any risks that may occur.
If you need further clarification, you can contact us.
Greetings,
The number of paid maternity leave days an employee is entitled to under UAE law is 60 days. This includes the actual delivery day.
Important Note: This information is based on the current UAE labor law.
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