Workers in the UAE’s private sector will soon be able to avail more flexible work models as well as various types of leaves, that are aimed at enhancing workforce productivity and talent retention.
The new law – Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the regulation of labor relations – was announced in November and will come into effect from February 2, 2022.
In the new law, employees have been given special leaves. Also, the entitlement of maternity leaves has been extended to 60 days, as compared to 45 days.
While Article 30 of the newly announced law covers details of a female worker’s rights during maternity leaves, Article 32 – titled ‘other leaves’ – also covers Paternal leave.
