If you are working as a full-time employee in UAE’s private sector, it is essential to understand the maximum working hours and rights when it comes to working overtime and being compensated for it.
The regulations for working hours and maximum time before breaks are outlined in Articles 17, 18, and 19 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, also known as the UAE’s Labor Law.
As a reminder, here are five key points to keep in mind for all employees:
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has highlighted 4 crucial elements regarding working hours in the UAE’s private sector.
These include:
According to a law from 2022, there are 3 situations in which commuting time is counted as working time:
The UAE’s Labor Law states that an employer can ask an employee to work overtime, but only for 2 hours per day.
The UAE government’s official website states that if a worker performs overtime work, they’ll get 25% extra of their basic pay. If the worker is working between 10 PM and 4 AM, they’ll get 50% more pay. But, this rule doesn’t apply to workers who work in shifts.
Certain job-holders may not receive extra pay for overtime, such as:
Via Gulf News