In the UAE, health insurance is mandatory regardless of age or profession. However, insurance companies have the right to increase and decrease premiums based on a variety of factors they deem relevant. The elderly are forced to pay higher premiums as their old age is usually linked to more illnesses requiring frequent treatment. As such, […]
Continue readingTips For UAE Business Owners When Designing Health Packages
Designing a health insurance package is time-consuming and for companies who are new to the insurance game, it can get complicated. In the past, health insurance was provided to key employees as an added benefit. However, since the introduction of mandatory health insurance a few years ago, the sector has become commoditized which has led […]
Continue readingHow to legally terminate an employment contract without notice
Laying off an employee can have many legal implications and consequences. There are a few cases where you can terminate an employee without notice. Whether a contract is limited or unlimited, an employer can terminate an employee without any notice due to the following reasons as stated by Article 120 of the federal law: Termination […]
Continue readingAnnual leave and public holidays in the UAE – know them all
Annual leave is a highly popular topic. Employees are usually unaware of the privileges they’re entitled to when working a full-time job. Questions usually arise around the topics of paid leave, rights of employees, official holidays and more. Leave Entitlements Every employee is entitled to leave based on the length of service. If you […]
Continue readingHow to filter out your car insurance quotes
When it comes to insurance, it is very important to know what kind of insurance you are looking for and that depends on your needs and budget. There are two main policy types to choose from, third party or comprehensive cover. It should be noted that in the UAE, third party is mandatory for all […]
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