In the UAE, employees cannot be made to work more than eight hours a day or 48 hours a week under Article 17(1) of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021.
Any additional hours are counted as overtime, with at least a 25% pay increase, and 50% if worked bet... moreIn the UAE, employees cannot be made to work more than eight hours a day or 48 hours a week under Article 17(1) of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021.
Any additional hours are counted as overtime, with at least a 25% pay increase, and 50% if worked between 10pm–4am.
Forcing employees to work beyond limits without overtime is prohibited under Article 14(1).
If your employer does not compensate fairly, you can raise the issue with them directly or file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE).
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