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⚖️ UAE Federal Labour Law No. 33 of 2021

UAE Labour Law Calculator

Calculate overtime pay, annual leave salary, public holiday entitlements, and know your rights as a UAE employee.

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UAE law: max 8 hrs/day, 48 hrs/week. Overtime = basic salary × 1.25. Night shift (10pm–4am) = × 1.5.
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Note: UAE law uses 26 working days per month for hourly rate calculations.
UAE law: 30 calendar days/year after 1 year service. 2 days/month if service is 6 months to 1 year.
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Leave pay is calculated on basic salary (not total package). Employees cannot be forced to forfeit unused leave.
If asked to work on a UAE public holiday, you are entitled to an additional day's pay + time-off compensation.
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If the employer does not provide a day off in lieu, they must pay 150% of the daily wage for the holiday worked.
Useful for part-time work, unpaid leave deductions, and contract day rate calculations.
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Your key rights under UAE Labour Law 2021

⏰ Working hours

Max 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week. Ramadan: 6 hours/day for Muslim employees.

🌴 Annual leave

30 calendar days after 1 year. 2 days/month if 6–12 months service. Cannot be waived.

🤒 Sick leave

15 days full pay + 30 days half pay + 45 days unpaid per year after probation.

👶 Maternity leave

60 days: 45 days full pay + 15 days half pay. Additional 45 days unpaid if ill.

👨 Paternity leave

5 working days paid paternity leave within 6 months of birth.

📋 Probation

Max 6 months. Both parties can end employment during probation with 14 days notice.

📝 Notice period

Minimum 30 days for contracts over 6 months. Can be longer as agreed in contract.

💰 Gratuity

21 days basic per year (first 5 years), 30 days thereafter. Max 2 years basic salary.

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⚖️ Legal Disclaimer: All results are estimates based on UAE Federal Labour Law No. 33 of 2021 and are for informational purposes only. Laws may change. Always verify with MOHRE (mohre.gov.ae) or a qualified UAE labour lawyer before taking action. Vizabolt accepts no liability for any loss arising from use of this tool.