Working in the private sector | The Official Portal of the UAE Government

Working in the private sector

Learn all about working in the private sector; from preparing to work to receiving end of service benefits. Know about the labour laws, leave entitlements, labour rights and resolving labour disputes.

Preparing to work

Professional levels of jobs in the UAE

Emiratis' employment in the private sector

GCC Nationals working in the private sector

Job offers, work permits and contracts

MOHRE service centres

Tips to stay safe from labour and visa fraud

Domestic workers

Employment laws and regulations in the private sector

Working hours and overtime

Payment of salaries (wages)

Labour accommodation

Types of leaves and entitlements in the private sector

Protection of workers’ rights

Disciplinary rules and procedures

Banning the issuance of a new work permit for one year

Resolving labour disputes

End of service benefits for workers in the private sector