HR Glossary
What is Hajj Leave (UAE / Middle East)?
A statutory leave entitlement in the UAE and several other Middle Eastern countries that allows Muslim employees to take time off to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah. Under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, eligible employees receive up to 30 days of unpaid Hajj leave once during their employment.
Why it matters in hiring
Hajj Leave (UAE / Middle East) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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