UAE Labour Law Secures Paid Leave for Foreign Workers
The United Arab Emirates Labour Law, specifically Article 28, establishes the right of every worker to paid leave on all official public holidays, as determined by Cabinet resolution. If an employer requires a worker to work on a public holiday, they must either provide a full replacement rest day or pay the worker their normal daily wage plus an additional 50% of their basic wage for that day.
This means that if a worker's basic daily wage is AED 300, the minimum payout for a holiday worked would be AED 450. The choice between providing a replacement rest day or enhanced pay lies with the employer, but neither option can be waived or reduced by agreement.
The law also allows for the list of official public holidays to be updated annually based on government decisions. Additionally, Article 14 of the UAE Labour Law offers protections against workplace harassment and violence.
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