Part-time Emirati employees gain pension coverage under GPSSA

UAE's General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has extended its pension coverage to part-time Emirati employees in both government and private sector entities, aligning with the evolving labour market and flexible work arrangements. Under the new framework, part-time employees will be registered in the GPSSA pension system if they work between eight and 32 hours per week, equivalent to 20 per cent to 80 per cent of full-time hours. Their service period and pension benefits will be calculated proportionately based on actual working hours and the approved contribution salary. Employers are responsible for registering part-time employees and updating records on the Ma'ashi platform.