Pretty much everyone on 380 and 777 working overtime.
I think we are all aware that EK pays overtime at a rate that is CHEAPER per hour than the hours we work below overtime threshold.
Thus, EK is not short of pilots, they have exactly the minimum amount they can get away with, (denying accrued leave to most of the flight deck crew against their contractual agreement) and working people at a cheaper rate than they would be if they were to hire more pilots and kept everyone below overtime threshold. Simple.
I never heard of any company or job that pays overtime at cheaper rates than the normal work hours. Unbelievable.