UAE Labour Law — Employer Essentials

UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 governs private-sector employment: written MOHRE contracts, timely wage payment through WPS, statutory leave, safe working conditions, and lawful termination procedures. Employers must align internal policies with MOHRE classifications and keep audit-ready records for inspections and disputes.

Register establishments with MOHRE, issue standard contracts, pay wages on time via WPS, grant leave and EOSB entitlements, and retain payroll and attendance records for at least two years. Document disciplinary actions and obtain legal advice before withholding end-of-service benefits.

SMEs often miscalculate entitlements by using calendar days instead of service years, omitting pro-rata for partial years, or failing to document policy exceptions. Keep written policies, approval workflows, and payslip records aligned with MOHRE contract data.

ArcHR encodes UAE labour rules into leave balances, payroll, attendance, and document expiry workflows — with employee self-service so people see entitlements and HR sees audit trails.