Legislative Safeguards for Domestic Employees
Regulated under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 and Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2022, domestic workers in the UAE enjoy comprehensive statutory rights enforceable through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and Tadbeer Centers.
For employers sponsoring domestic helpers, review our Tadbeer Domestic Worker Sponsorship Guide for minimum salary thresholds and visa fee breakdowns.
Evaluate Statutory Contract Terms
Full MoHRE Domestic Worker Compliance
Your employment contract satisfies Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2022: mandatory weekly rest day, 30 days annual paid leave, medical insurance, and 12-hour daily rest.
Statutory Rights Summary
| Daily Rest Hours: | 12 Hours (8 Continuous) |
| Annual Paid Leave: | 30 Calendar Days / Year |
| Passport Retention: | Strictly Prohibited |
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (Domestic Worker Rights)
Under Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2022, domestic workers (nannies, housekeepers, drivers) are entitled to at least 12 hours of rest per day, including at least 8 continuous rest hours, and 1 full day of weekly rest.
Domestic helpers receive 30 calendar days of paid annual leave for each year of completed service, plus a round-trip air ticket to their home country every 2 years.
No. Under MoHRE regulations and UAE law, employers are strictly prohibited from retaining the passport or personal identity documents of any domestic helper under our Domestic Helper Visa Guide.
Salaries must be paid within 10 days of the due date through approved banking channels or the MoHRE Wages Protection System (WPS) for Domestic Workers.
MoHRE VerifiedOfficial Domestic Worker Source
• Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MoHRE Domestic Workers Portal): mohre.gov.ae