What Are the UAE Labour Law Rules for Working Hours and Attendance?

What Are the UAE Labour Law Rules for Working Hours and Attendance?

Understanding working-hour and attendance requirements is important for UAE employers because attendance records are closely connected with payroll, overtime, leave, and workforce planning. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations, the normal maximum working hours for employees covered by the law are generally 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week, subject to the applicable rules and exemptions.