In Ajman, Ras Al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah, and Umm Al-Quwain emirates, overtime is considered time worked over normal business hours. Overtime cannot exceed two hours per day. Overtime pay depends upon when it is performed. The overtime pay calculation is as follows:
Between 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.: 125% of an employee’s regular wage
Between 10 p.m to 4 a.m.: 150% of an employee’s regular wage
On a rest day or public holiday: 150% of an employee’s regular wage or paid time off of work in lieu of compensation
There is no statutory entitlement to overtime in the DIFC.
In the ADGM, employers are required to give overtime compensation for work performed in excess of 832 hours over a four-month period. Employers are able to determine whether overtime compensation is in wages, paid time off in lieu, or a combination of both. Overtime compensation is calculated as 125% or 150% of an employee’s regular wage for overtime between 9 p.m and 4 a.m.