UAE Employee Leave Types



UAE Nine types of leaves employees can avail

In the United Arab Emirates, there are several types of leaves that employees can avail, including:

Annual Leave: This is a paid time off that is granted to employees on an annual basis, usually determined by the number of days worked in a year.

Sick Leave: This is a paid leave taken by employees who are unable to work due to illness or injury.

Maternity Leave: This is a paid leave given to female employees who are expecting a baby, either for delivery or to care for a newborn.

Paternity Leave: This is a paid leave given to male employees who have recently become fathers.

Compassionate Leave: This is a paid leave granted to employees who need to take time off to care for a family member who is seriously ill or has passed away.

Marriage Leave: This is a paid leave given to employees who are getting married.

Eid Al Fitr Leave: This is a paid leave given to employees to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

National Day Leave: This is a paid leave given to employees on the occasion of the UAE National Day.

Study Leave: This is a paid leave granted to employees who need to take time off to attend courses or training programs related to their work.

Note that the specific terms and conditions of each type of leave may vary depending on the company and its policies.