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What are employee benefits?

• A form of direct compensation

• Any perks or compensation provided in addition to wages

• Only monetary incentives given to employees

• A mandatory benefit provided by law

Which of the following is an example of an employee benefit?

• Salary increase

• Paid time off

• Overtime pay

• Stock price fluctuations

Who is entitled to employee benefits in the UAE?

• Only UAE nationals

• Only expatriates

• Most employees, with some differences between public and private sectors

• Only employees who have worked for more than a year

What is the main difference between benefits for part-time and full-time employees in the UAE?

• Part-time employees receive fewer paid leave days

• Part-time employees receive the same paid leave and gratuity as full-time employees

• Part-time employees are not entitled to any benefits

• Full-time employees receive no additional benefits

What benefits are available to freelancers and self-employed individuals in the UAE?

• Full statutory benefits

• Health insurance only

• No statutory benefits

• End of service gratuity

What is the employer’s social security contribution rate in Abu Dhabi?

• 10%

• 12.5%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the employer’s social security contribution rate in the rest of the UAE (excluding Abu Dhabi)?

• 10%

• 12.5%

• 15%

• 18%

How many official public holidays are employees in the UAE entitled to?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

How many days of paid vacation are employees in the UAE entitled to annually?

• 20 days

• 25 days

• 30 days

• 35 days

What is required for an employee to qualify for paid annual leave in the UAE?

• Completion of six months of service

• Completion of one year of service

• Completion of three continuous months of service

• No requirement