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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Working during Eid Al Adha? Find out what compensation you'll receive
Image generated by AI for creative and illustrative purposes As the UAE's four-day Eid Al Adha holiday begins on Thursday, June 5, 2025, many wonder what happens if they are required to work during this public holiday. According to Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 28, private sector employees are entitled to specific compensation for working on official holidays. Public holiday leave and compensation Article 28 clearly states: Workers are entitled to official days off with full pay on public holidays, which are determined by the Cabinet's resolution. If an employee works during any public holiday, the employer must compensate them by either: Granting another day off for each day worked, or Paying the wage for that day plus at least a 50% increase on the basic daily wage. This law applies to all employees regardless of category or grade, as long as the employer has requested or required the employee to work during the holiday with permission. Senior Associate at Al Suwaidi and Company, Suneer Kumar, explained to Gulf News: 'Article 28 of UAE Labour Law No. 33/2021 is applicable to all employees – irrespective of categories or grade – provided that the employer requested the employer to work or the work requirement necessitates the employee, with permission, to work during the public holidays. [Then the] employer will compensate them with another day of rest, in exchange for every day of holiday, or the employee will be paid the wages in respect of that day and will additionally be paid an excess of not less than 50 per cent of the basic salary for that day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo ' How to file a labour complaint If workers feel their rights are not being respected, or they have concerns about compensation for working on public holidays, they can contact the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). MOHRE handles disputes between employers and employees and ensures compliance with UAE labour laws. Workers can file complaints via: Calling MOHRE's hotline at 800 60 Using the MOHRE mobile app Visiting the MOHRE website at and selecting the labour complaint option This clear legal framework ensures employees who work during important holidays like Eid Al Adha receive fair compensation, either through extra paid leave or increased pay.
Gulf Today
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
New Personal Status law introduced in UAE, here are the details
The UAE has issued Federal Decree-Law No (41) of 2024, introducing the new Personal Status Law, which came into effect on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The key provisions and amendments in the new law stipulated that each spouse has an independent financial status. It guarantees the wife's freedom to manage her assets, and the husband cannot dispose of them without her consent. If, according to the law, one spouse contributes to the development of assets, establishment of a residence, or similar matters, he or she must consult the other party or heirs. For marriage conditions, the law clarifies marriage requirements to ensure the validity of the marriage contract, as follows: The legal marriage age is set at 18 years and the Cabinet may regulate exceptions for marriages below this age. Minors are empowered to handle marriage-related matters without requiring a legal guardian or trustee. The law also facilitates the transfer of marriage authority to the court, ensuring a woman's right to marry a man of her choice. If her guardian refuses to consent, the court assumes authority to approve the marriage. As for child custody and rights, the law prioritises the best interests of the child in custody arrangements, preventing post-divorce bargaining over custody rights. The custody age, according to the new amendments, is raised to 18 years for both males and females, unlike the previous law, which set it at 13 for females and 11 for males. Children aged 15 and above are granted the right to select which parent to live with. The law revises custody provisions for cases where the custodian is of a different religion than the child, leaving the decision to the court's discretion based on the child's best interests. This replaces the previous law, which ended non-Muslim mothers' custody at the child's age of five. The new law imposes penalties, including imprisonment or a fine ranging from Dhs5,000 to Dhs100,000, for misappropriating minors' funds, travelling with a child without permission, embezzling inheritance, or neglecting parental care or financial obligations. Concerning dowry provisions, the law states that the marriage contract may include an agreement to defer the dowry, in full or in part and if no deferral clause is included and no specific time is set for payment, the dowry must be paid upon request. The law also states that spouses are required to treat each other with kindness, fostering love and mercy, and avoid causing physical or emotional harm. Neither spouse may withhold marital relations or refuse to have children without the other's consent. In elaboration, the husband is obligated to provide fair maintenance and treat multiple wives equally in terms of treatment and financial support and the wife is obligated to obey her husband and breastfeed their children unless there is a valid religious reason not to. These amendments aim to modernise family law, enhance gender equality, and protect the rights of all family members, particularly children.
