Can UAE employers deduct an employee’s salary for arriving late, and what procedures must be followed?

Yes, employers may deduct salary for lateness, but only within the UAE’s official disciplinary framework, which allows deductions of up to five days per month under Article 39 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021; however, such penalties are valid only if the company has a written disciplinary policy that clearly outlines violations and sanctions, as required by Article 24 of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022. Employees should be informed of these rules in advance, and any deductions must be applied consistently and transparently. Do you think salary deductions are a fair way to address late attendance in the workplace?

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