United Arab Emirates
The global temporary (agency) workers comparative table has been expanded to include China as a new jurisdiction.
Further details on salary transparency report requirements in Brazil have been added. For the second semester of 2026, companies must publish their report by 30 September 2026.
From 1 August 2026, a new minimum wage rate applies in Argentina. Additional information has been added on minimum wage rules in Belgium, Germany, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.
Additional information has been added for Greece, Hungary and India.
The table on paternity and parental leave and pay has been divided into two tables. This table focuses on the statutory right to parental leave and pay and highlights key changes to rules in Australia and France. A separate table on paternity leave and pay has been created. A new table on paternity leave and pay has been created.
Employers should ensure that eligible UAE nationals are paid at least AED 6,000 per month. Employers that continue to employ UAE nationals below this threshold may face restrictions on hiring new employees.
The table on paternity and parental leave and pay has been divided into two tables. This table focuses on the statutory right to paternity leave after the birth of a child. A separate table on parental leave and pay focusing on family-based parental leave entitlements has been created.
Statutory retirement and re-employment ages increased in Singapore from 1 July 2026, raising the retirement age to 64 and the re-employment age to 69.
Employment legislation provides for positive discrimination in favour of UAE nationals. Mainland UAE employers must increase skilled UAE national employment by 1% every six months to reach a 10% quota by the end of 2026. Healthcare employers must ensure that 50% of new Emirati hires are in specialised roles, with compliance monitoring due to begin in 2027.
The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to the United Arab Emirates.