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    UAE sick leave rules: 5 things every private sector employee should know

    Know your rights under the UAE Labour Law, including sick leave pay, probation rules, dismissal protection and the circumstances that can affect your entitlement

    Huda Tabrez
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    According to Article 31(1) of the UAE Labour Law, if a worker suffers from a health condition he or she is required to inform the employer within a maximum of three working days, and submit a medical report, issued by a licensed medical entity. Photo used for illustrative purposes only. Photo credit: Gustavo Fring/Pexels

    According to Article 31(1) of the UAE Labour Law, if a worker suffers from a health condition he or she is required to inform the employer within a maximum of three working days, and submit a medical report, issued by a licensed medical entity. Photo used for illustrative purposes only. Photo credit: Gustavo Fring/Pexels

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