Emirates ID to replace Labour cards from 2014 Ministry of Labour has confirmed that starting next year Emirates ID will replace the Labour card or work permits. This was reported in Gulf...

Probation Period in UAE The probation period is the period between the two parties before boarding on a long term commitment. It is common practice in the UAE to employ persons on an initial...

EId Mubarak I wish all readers a Very Happy Eid. May all of us find peace and prosperity. I also wish all job seekers success in their mission.  

Reader Emails Since the inception of Emirates Diary, we have grown from a small community to a few thousand numbers who regularly visit the site. As a result, I receive on an average 15-20 queries...

Termination of labor contract A reader from Dubai asks: When can an Employment Contract be terminated either by employee or employer? A contract is a legal document/agreement that binds at least...

Employee Relations under UAE Labour Law The Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, or the UAE Labour Law, is a comprehensive law that regulates all aspects of labour relations between employers and...