# UAE 노동법 가이드 — UAE worker rights at a glance

> UAE worker rights at a glance (iPhone/iPad app by HeungYeol Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uae/id6763671837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HeungYeol Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878087341)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uae/id6763671837/reviews.md

## What is UAE 노동법 가이드?

A pocket reference of UAE labor law for expat workers. Based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 (effective 2022).

9 essential topics covered:

Employment Contract
- Limited contract only (post-2022)
- Probation period, renewal terms

Working Hours & Rest
- 8 hours daily, 48 hours weekly
- 1 hour rest after 5 consecutive hours
- Reduced Ramadan hours

Overtime
- Weekday 25%, night/Friday 50%
- 2 hours daily limit
- MOHRE complaint process

Annual Leave
- 30 calendar days per year
- Unused leave cash encashment formula

Sick Leave
- 90 days/year (15 full  30 half  45 unpaid)
- Government-certified medical certificate required

Maternity & Parental Leave
- 60 days (45 full  15 half)
- 5 days paternity leave

Termination
- 30 days notice if under 5 years, 90 days if 5
- Arbitrary dismissal compensation

End of Service Gratuity
- 21 days  first 5 years  30 days  beyond
- Cap: 2 years basic salary
- 14-day payout requirement

Dispute Resolution
- MOHRE filing  free mediation  Labour Court
- Free filing for cases under AED 100,000

Limitations

This app is for reference only. Separate consultation needed for:
- DIFC/ADGM Free Zone workers (own labor law)
- Government, military employees
- Specific disputes: contact a lawyer or your embassy

Built so every UAE expat knows their rights.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-06-03

v1.0.4 Update

New
• Gratuity calculator — estimate your end-of-service benefit from basic salary and years of service

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-30

v1.0.3 Update

New Feature
- Share a topic - send labor law topic content to colleagues and friends via Messages or email

Previous Updates
- Interstitial ad - smooth transition ad after every 3 topic views

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-16

v1.0.2 Update

New Features
- Interstitial ad - smooth transition ad after every 3 topic views

Previous Updates
- Desert Night dark theme redesign
- Topic cards changed to 2-column grid layout
- UAE flag stripe design element added

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-03

v1.0.1 Update

UI Improvements
- Desert Night dark theme redesign
- Topic cards changed to 2-column grid layout
- UAE flag stripe design element added
- Dark style applied to detail screen

### 1.0.0 — 2026-04-27

No release notes.

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