The UAE will be cloudy on Saturday, as cooler weather blows in.
Forecasters say temperatures will reach a maximum of 24°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai – a decrease from yesterday. Humid weather is expected at night.
Winds will be moderate to strong, with gusts of up to 50 kilometres per hour predicted in coastal areas.
The sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to rough at times in the Sea of Oman.
On Sunday morning there is a probability of fog or mist over some inland areas.
What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
