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Labour law

Latest news and directives surrounding UAE's evolving labour laws and worker rights

A new comprehensive group insurance scheme will provide a safety net for Indian workers in the UAE. The National

New life insurance plan for Indians in UAE provides Dh35,000 payout

UAEMarch 26, 2025

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi believes education can rehabilitate children rescued from bonded labour. Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi urges action to protect children

UAEFebruary 26, 2025

Migrant women rest at a temporary shelter in Beirut run by the Jesuit Refugee Service. Photo: Jesuit Refugee Service

Ceasefire brings little hope for Lebanon’s migrant workers as shelters close

MENAJanuary 10, 2025

A packed Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The Philippines has 1.8 million workers in the Gulf, and is seen as a global leader in managing labour. Reuters

What the Gulf's population boom means for illegal migration

GulfNovember 13, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s recent amendments to its Labour Law are set to take effect on February 18, 2025. Getty Images

Saudi Arabia’s labour law amendments: What they mean for employers and employees

MoneyOctober 30, 2024

Boeing factory workers protest in Renton, Washington, with the strike hitting production hard. Reuters

Boeing plans to raise up to $25bn in bid to boost liquidity

AviationOctober 15, 2024

Boeing factory workers gather on a picket line during the first day of a strike near the entrance of a plant in Renton, Washington. Reuters

Boeing makes 'final' offer to striking workers but union rejects vote

AviationSeptember 24, 2024

Some companies withdraw an employee's housing allowance if their spouse also receives a similar benefit. Getty Images

‘Can my wife’s company cut her allowance if husband is working?’

MoneySeptember 23, 2024

The UAE has set out strict punishments for companies found in breach of labour laws. The National

Tough new UAE labour law to protect workers' rights

UAEAugust 14, 2024

A busy immigration centre in Dubai during the 2018 visa amnesty. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE visa amnesty to be powered by AI to streamline process

UAEAugust 03, 2024

People receive help from officials at an immigration centre after a visa amnesty was announced in 2018. Antonie Robertson / The National

What is the UAE visa amnesty and why is it important?

UAEAugust 02, 2024

Labour leader Keir Starmer speaks to supporters at the Tate Modern, central London, at a watch party for the results of the 2024 general election. PA

What Labour's victory means for the Middle East

UKJuly 05, 2024

Filipino household workers, who were repatriated from Kuwait by their government, arrive in Manila in 2018. EPA

Kuwait lifts ban on Philippine workers after labour rights row

GulfJune 25, 2024

A person cannot be employed without a visa. If they do not have a valid residency visa, it must be provided by the employer. Getty Images

‘Can a company deny paying me for freelance work?’

MoneyJanuary 01, 2024

Financial literacy is critical for blue-collar workers as this demographic often has limited access to financial education and resources. Antonie Robertson / The National

Why it is crucial to promote financial literacy among blue-collar workers

MoneyDecember 26, 2023

Employers can be reported to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for failing to compensate employees for working on public holidays. Jeff Topping / The National

'Am I entitled to public holidays if I work a four-day week?'

MoneyDecember 17, 2023

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