Legal Prohibitions of the Housemaids in the UAE

They can take legal action against the agency if they are forced to work for more than 8 hours. Moreover, the housemaids can refuse to do the tasks that aren’t covered under the contract. The recruiting agencies need to offer training sessions to maids.

Work hours
a domestic worker may not work more than 45 hours a week, or more than 8 hours a day (if a week is 6 days long) or 9 hours a day (if a week is 5 days long).

The average salary for a maid in Dubai ranges from AED 1,000 to AED 2,200, depending on the maid’s nationality and experience.

Overview of the 2024 Amendments to the UAE Labor Law
Legally Enforceable Decisions by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE): …
Right to Appeal MOHRE Decisions: …
Cap on Claims in Labour Disputes: …
Statute of Limitations in Labour Claims: …
Continuation of Salary Payments During Disputes:

Domestic Workers Law in UAE: A Comprehensive Guide to Rights …
Article 9 of Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 and Articles 7 and 8 of Cabinet Resolution 106 of 2022 ensure that Domestic Workers receive a paid day off every week. A daily rest period of at least 12 hours, including a continuous 8-hour sleep, is mandated.