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UAE probation period guide for HR managers and employers
UAE Labor Law

Probation Period UAE 2026: Rules Every Employer Must Know

Complete guide to probation period rules in UAE covering maximum duration (6 months), termination notice requirements (14 days for employer, 30 days if joining another UAE company), extension prohibition, employee rights (no paid sick leave, limited annual leave), gratuity eligibility (after 1 year), work permit ban for non-compliance, and compliance checklists under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.

March 6, 2026
16 min read

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