Gender equality in the workplace
The Labour Law provides that female workers shall be granted the same wage as male workers, for performing the same work as the male workers. The Law on Equal Wages and Salaries for Men and Women ensures that women’s rights are protected, and that they have equal job opportunities. In addition, the Gender Balance Council recommends integrating gender into policies and programmes, and implementing gender balance in leadership positions.
Maternity benefits for working women
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- Maternity benefits in the private sector
- Maternity benefits in the public sector.
Law on equal wages for women and men
Federal Decree by Law No. 27 of 2018 Concerning Equality in Wages between Men and Women confirms the UAE’s commitment to gender equality and fairness at the workplace. The law aims to ensure that men and women receive equal pay for performing the same work or holding the same job grade at federal government entities.
Article 3 is the key provision of the law. It states that government entities must not discriminate amongst employees on the basis of gender for salaries paid to them for the same job grade.
Moreover, Article 4 of Federal Decree by Law No. 33 of 2021 Concerning Regulating Labour Relations in the Private Sector, also stipulates that women shall be granted the same wage as men if they perform the same work, or other work of equal value.
Article 3 is the key provision of the law. It states that government entities must not discriminate amongst employees on the basis of gender for salaries paid to them for the same job grade.
Moreover, Article 4 of Federal Decree by Law No. 33 of 2021 Concerning Regulating Labour Relations in the Private Sector, also stipulates that women shall be granted the same wage as men if they perform the same work, or other work of equal value.
Updated on:
11 Feb 2026
