HR Glossary

What is Sick Leave (UAE)?

A statutory paid and unpaid leave entitlement under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, granting private-sector employees up to 90 consecutive days of sick leave after completing their probation period, paid at tiered rates of full pay, half pay, and no pay.

Why it matters in hiring

Sick Leave (UAE) 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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