Do part-time workers get overtime in the UAE?

The UAE Labour Law recognises several work models in addition to full-time, including part-time work, and its protections — including those relating to working hours and overtime — apply within the framework set for each model. For a part-time employee, the normal working hours are those agreed in the contract, and time worked beyond the agreed hours at the employer's request can be treated as additional or overtime hours subject to the rules and the conditions in the executive regulations. Part-time arrangements also allow working for more than one employer in line with the law. Because part-time, flexible and temporary models each have specific rules on how hours and compensation are calculated, the treatment of extra hours depends on your particular contract type. Confirm how overtime applies to your specific model with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and check your contract. If you work beyond your agreed hours without proper compensation, you can raise it with MOHRE. You can also compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI to review your part-time arrangement.