Policy & Legal Updates
UAE Labour Law Clarifies Rules on Employee Termination During Approved Leave
Under UAE labour law, employers may terminate an employee while on approved leave only for legitimate reasons and with written notice, according to legal guidance published in Khaleej Times. The statutory notice period commences only from the day after the worker's scheduled return date unless both parties agree otherwise. The required notice period must range between 30 and 90 days, and employees terminated without a valid reason may file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation.
