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3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعAre employers required to pay redundancy compensation for terminations due to restructuring?
Q: Hello,
A company with entities and employees in the UAE (specifically in Dubai Mainland and JAFZA) terminates employees due to company restructuring initiated for business convenience, and not due to insolvency, financial distress, or bankruptcy.
I understand that, under UAE labour law, the following payments are typically due:
- End-of-service gratuity (in accordance with UAE Labour Law and/or JAFZA regulations);
- Payment for any accrued but unused leave;
- Compensation for the notice period, if waived; and
- Any outstanding contractual entitlements or dues.
The main question is as follows:
In the context of restructuring-based terminations, is there any legal obligation, or prevailing legal or customary practice, to pay a separate “redundancy payment” or severance beyond the items listed above?
I would appreciate it if you could clarify this with reference to applicable UAE Labour Law, Executive Regulations, Ministerial Resolutions, and JAFZA-specific employment regulations, where relevant.
2025/07/07
102
Can an employer revoke a previously granted employee benefit?
Q: Hi,
I would like to inquire whether an employer has the right to revoke a benefit that was previously granted to an employee.
For instance, if a company provided family status to some employees and gave family tickets in a given year, can they revoke it the following year?
2025/03/29
162
When can an employer terminate employment and deny end-of-service benefits?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Under what conditions can the employer terminate employment and deprive the employee of their end-of-service benefits?
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2024/06/12
507
المدونة القانونية
1 متاح 1 • عرض الجميعنظرة عامة على قانون العمل الجديد في الإمارات وآخر التعديلات لعام 2024
أقرت دولة الإمارات إصلاحات تشريعية كبيرة أسفرت عن إدخال 40 قانونًا وتعديلًا جديدًا على قانون الشركات والقانون الجنائي وقانون الأحوال الشخصية وغيرها. تهدف هذه التعديلات إلى تطوير الهيكل التشريعي في مختلف القطاعات، وكان أحدثها قانون العمل. نحاول في هذا المقال إلقاء الضوء على التعديلات التي أُدخلت على قانون العمل الجديد وتأثيرها على كلٍ من صاحب العمل والعامل.
2024/09/10
96833
قوانين وتشريعات
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعFederal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).
2021/09/20
28134
Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations
The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.
1980/04/20
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عرض الجميعThe company paid our salaries after we stopped work and filed a complaint in MOHRE. Do we still need to report to work?
What should we do if, after filing a complaint with MOHRE, the company has already paid all our salaries?
Do we still need to report to work?
Should we submit a resignation to avoid being tagged as absconded, or what would be the best solution?
Because, for us as employees, we don’t want to go back to work after what happened.
2025/09/18
19
How to remove a lifetime ban after serving jail term and deportation in a drug case?
I would like some advice.
Someone has been deported from the UAE after serving 1.5 years in jail for a drug case and has a lifetime travel ban.
Does this ban remain only in the UAE, or is it applicable to other GCC countries such as KSA, Qatar, or Oman?
Additionally, is there a way to remove this travel ban in the UAE when a person's family is still based in the UAE?
If yes. What’s the procedure?
2025/09/17
35
What is the process of executing a foreign spousal and child support order in the UAE?
Hello,
What is the process of executing a foreign spousal and child support order from a European country in the UAE?
And what if he removes his money from the bank before the execution takes place?
2025/09/17
21
Can I claim compensation if my landlord evicted me to sell but gifted the property and re-rented it?
Hello,
My landlord gave me 12 months’ notice for eviction because he was interested in selling the property.
Now I found out he gifted the unit to his son and re-rented the property.
Can I claim compensation?
2025/09/15
25
If a person currently has a travel ban, is it possible for them to obtain a new labor contract?
Good day,
I would like to seek clarification regarding the possibility of obtaining a new labour contract in Dubai while a travel ban is in place.
1. If a person currently has a travel ban, is it possible for them to obtain a new labour contract when starting a new job?
2. Can the hiring company apply for a new labour contract even if the candidate has a travel ban?
3. Will the new company be notified or become aware of the travel ban once they submit the labour contract application?
For context, the candidate was previously on a spouse visa, which was successfully renewed despite the travel ban.
Your guidance on this matter will be highly appreciated.
2025/09/15
67
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عرض الجميعI received a verdict on my personal name for my company unpaid rent without proper notification. What to do?
Hello, our business has unpaid rent.
1. The 30-day notice named my business but also wrongfully named my private name, while the rental contract is solely under the business name. I'm sure it was done in bad faith by the landlord to try to damage me personally.
2. After the 1st notice, I expected an RDC notification, and nothing came. I just logged in today on my app and saw that a verdict was pronounced on the 21st of August in this case, without me even getting an email, messages, or notification at the office to even appear at the 1st instance!
How can this be handled?
First of all, this rental situation should not involve my private name as the company is the sole tenant on this contract, and second, no notifications were ever sent to me, although at the office every day!
Here is my WhatsApp for whoever knows what to do to successfully dispute these tricks by this landlord.
2025/08/29
51
The company paid our salaries after we stopped work and filed a complaint in MOHRE. Do we still need to report to work?
What should we do if, after filing a complaint with MOHRE, the company has already paid all our salaries?
Do we still need to report to work?
Should we submit a resignation to avoid being tagged as absconded, or what would be the best solution?
Because, for us as employees, we don’t want to go back to work after what happened.
2025/09/18
19
How to remove a lifetime ban after serving jail term and deportation in a drug case?
I would like some advice.
Someone has been deported from the UAE after serving 1.5 years in jail for a drug case and has a lifetime travel ban.
Does this ban remain only in the UAE, or is it applicable to other GCC countries such as KSA, Qatar, or Oman?
Additionally, is there a way to remove this travel ban in the UAE when a person's family is still based in the UAE?
If yes. What’s the procedure?
2025/09/17
35
How can I make an offer and deposit for a returned rental cheque?
My cheque has been returned. RDC informed me that I can make an offer and deposit for the returned cheque.
Does anyone know how this works?
They said it is different from the offer and deposit you do prior to renewal, where you wait 5 days.
With this type of offer and deposit, you can hand over the cheque to RDC.
Please advise.
2025/09/17
29
My company forged my signature to cancel my visa after my resignation. What can I do?
I resigned from my company as they forged my signature to cancel my visa quickly. They informed me only after transferring my settlement without my approval, and they instructed the bank to hold my account with the EOSB, knowing I have pending liabilities with my bank.
They sent me a copy of my cancellation to sign, but I refused and told them I would come in the morning to sign. However, when I later checked my visa status, I was shocked to see that I had already been cancelled.
I reported this to MOHRE, but they kept telling me to go to the police. I obtained a soft copy of my visa cancellation, and I saw that my signature had been copy-pasted — it came from HR.
Do I need a lawyer to file my case?
I don’t have enough money to manage because the bank is holding my gratuity. I don’t know what to do now. Maybe someone can help me with my case, as I also don’t have the money to renew my visa since the bank has blocked my current account.
2025/09/15
39
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عرض الجميعI was misled during the purchase of my off-plan apartment in Dubai. Can I claim compensation?
I believe I was misled during the purchase of my off-plan apartment in Dubai.
The sales manager strongly emphasized that the unit had a lagoon view and Burj Khalifa from the side, which was a key factor in my decision.
This lagoon view was even shown on their internal sales system, but it was never written into the official Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA).
After the handover, I discovered the apartment has no such view. I have supporting evidence, including WhatsApp messages, voice notes, and brochures that clearly mention the lagoon view.
This misrepresentation caused me financial loss, since when I tried to resell, the value was much lower without the promised view.
My questions are: based on these facts, do I have a strong legal case for misrepresentation?
Can I realistically claim compensation or a partial refund?
What steps and documents are required to evaluate the case properly?
Also, would like to know an estimate of the cost and expected time for such proceedings.
2025/09/19
16
I received a judgment for a criminal case that I did not know about. Should I appeal it?
I had a criminal case registered against me due to a telegram scam in Dubai. But I didn't know about it.
It's been more than 6 months, and now I know about the case against me again.
Can I appeal it in court, or will the judgment be enforced now?
2025/09/03
82
How can I obtain the final court order requested by my insurer for my accident case?
Hi,
My vehicle was involved in an accident, during which another car collided with mine. The occupants of the other vehicle sustained severe injuries and were hospitalized.
The police provided me with a report to submit to my insurance company; however, the insurer has requested a final court order.
As I am not aware of the status of this court order, could you please advise me on how to obtain this information and whom I should contact regarding the matter?
2025/09/17
22
Do I still have to vacate my apartment if I received an eviction notice from the previous landlord?
I live in Dubai. I received an eviction notice last year from the company that owned my apartment on the pretext of sale.
The apartment was subsequently sold to an individual, and I have paid him the rent once.
Does the eviction notice have any legal standing now?
2025/09/15
39
A travel agent promised us a guaranteed visit visa to Canada and failed to obtain or return our money. What to do?
My friend and I gave 31500 dhs to a lady in Dubai who is also a Canadian citizen. She approached us as a travel agent for a Canadian visit visa and a fake appointment letter for a job, too.
She said if we do not get a visit visa, then she will return the whole amount. It has been two years, and she has not given us the money back.
She is in Dubai and making excuses. Our whole conversation is in WhatsApp messages about money, too; we have those offer letters, too.
Please, I need good advice, how to get our money back?
I work in a big company as a sales assistant.
2025/07/15
82
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عرض الجميعWhat to do if you received judgment in absentia of fine and jail in a case after obtaining Tanazul?
What does “Dispositioned” mean in a UAE - Abu Dhabi case?
We have a Tanazul, but the case status is showing Judgment Done, with a 15,000 AED fine and 6 months' prison reserved. Does this mean he will go to prison?
We missed one hearing on 28/08/2025. After that, we thought we had Tanazul, so we went to collect the passport, as I am the surety for my father. However, at the police station, they stopped him, saying he had a Tameem.
Please help and advise what will happen. We have Tanazul, but the judgment is already done, and no appeal has been filed yet.
The status shows Judgment Done on 28/08/2025. We missed the hearing that day, the prison sentence of 6 months is reserved, and a 15,000 AED fine has been issued.
What should we do?
2025/09/19
16
I have a fine in a criminal case judgment that I cannot pay at once. How to apply for an installment plan?
Hi to all the respected lawyers here.
I have a criminal case, and I fought for a long time to remove the 1st and 2nd judgments, which were deportation and jail time. In my final judgement, my penalty is AED 10,000.
Last year, during amnesty, since I couldn't pay the 10,000 AED (I am a single mother with a 2-year-old baby), I decided to surrender at the police station. Because I have a court fine, they refused to take me and sent me to the Sharjah police.
When I went there, I told the officer in charge that I couldn't pay and that I wanted to serve jail time and be released once I completed the required days. The officer did not accept me and sent me to apply for an instalment plan.
However, my instalment application was rejected; they said instalment payments are not being accepted at the moment and that the order came from the Abu Dhabi court.
Now I am really hopeless and feel I cannot live here anymore.
2025/09/19
31
How can I settle a loan and credit cards in the UAE to avoid travel ban in GCC countries?
I had a loan & credit cards in the UAE, and during my vacation, I lost my job. I still paid the installments, but I couldn’t find a job for one year.
I left and am now getting a job in Bahrain. I want to clear my loans in the UAE because it’s been two years.
Can I easily travel to Bahrain, or is it a problem, as it is a GCC country?
And how can I ask the bank to waive the interest amount?
I really need to clear off the debt with banks at the earliest now.
2025/09/18
26
Does the employee get gratuity and leave pay if the notice period is waived?
Hello,
After the agreement between both employee and employer for no need of the 1-month notice after resignation, can I still get my gratuity and annual leave pay?
2025/09/18
20
What is the process for getting a restraining order against an abusive family member?
Hello,
What is the process for getting a restraining order against an abusive family member?
2025/09/17
21
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عرض الجميعI was misled during the purchase of my off-plan apartment in Dubai. Can I claim compensation?
I believe I was misled during the purchase of my off-plan apartment in Dubai.
The sales manager strongly emphasized that the unit had a lagoon view and Burj Khalifa from the side, which was a key factor in my decision.
This lagoon view was even shown on their internal sales system, but it was never written into the official Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA).
After the handover, I discovered the apartment has no such view. I have supporting evidence, including WhatsApp messages, voice notes, and brochures that clearly mention the lagoon view.
This misrepresentation caused me financial loss, since when I tried to resell, the value was much lower without the promised view.
My questions are: based on these facts, do I have a strong legal case for misrepresentation?
Can I realistically claim compensation or a partial refund?
What steps and documents are required to evaluate the case properly?
Also, would like to know an estimate of the cost and expected time for such proceedings.
2025/09/19
16
What to do if you received judgment in absentia of fine and jail in a case after obtaining Tanazul?
What does “Dispositioned” mean in a UAE - Abu Dhabi case?
We have a Tanazul, but the case status is showing Judgment Done, with a 15,000 AED fine and 6 months' prison reserved. Does this mean he will go to prison?
We missed one hearing on 28/08/2025. After that, we thought we had Tanazul, so we went to collect the passport, as I am the surety for my father. However, at the police station, they stopped him, saying he had a Tameem.
Please help and advise what will happen. We have Tanazul, but the judgment is already done, and no appeal has been filed yet.
The status shows Judgment Done on 28/08/2025. We missed the hearing that day, the prison sentence of 6 months is reserved, and a 15,000 AED fine has been issued.
What should we do?
2025/09/19
16
I have a fine in a criminal case judgment that I cannot pay at once. How to apply for an installment plan?
Hi to all the respected lawyers here.
I have a criminal case, and I fought for a long time to remove the 1st and 2nd judgments, which were deportation and jail time. In my final judgement, my penalty is AED 10,000.
Last year, during amnesty, since I couldn't pay the 10,000 AED (I am a single mother with a 2-year-old baby), I decided to surrender at the police station. Because I have a court fine, they refused to take me and sent me to the Sharjah police.
When I went there, I told the officer in charge that I couldn't pay and that I wanted to serve jail time and be released once I completed the required days. The officer did not accept me and sent me to apply for an instalment plan.
However, my instalment application was rejected; they said instalment payments are not being accepted at the moment and that the order came from the Abu Dhabi court.
Now I am really hopeless and feel I cannot live here anymore.
2025/09/19
31
My brother was arrested in a car for possession of only 2g of drugs. What is the maximum penalty he could face?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I need help, please!
My brother was arrested in a car for possession of only 2g of drugs. The police charged him with possession and usage in Umm Al-Quwain.
The transaction amount was only 400. But my brother did not have any possessions; he had only borrowed money.
Another charge is that he helped a friend use drugs, but he did not help anyone. That friend is older than my brother.
May I know if this is also considered an offence, and what is the maximum penalty he could face?
He is also a first-time offender in a drug case.
2025/09/18
39
Does the employee get gratuity and leave pay if the notice period is waived?
Hello,
After the agreement between both employee and employer for no need of the 1-month notice after resignation, can I still get my gratuity and annual leave pay?
2025/09/18
20
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عرض الجميعhow can I appeal a judgment that I lost because my lawyer did not attend the hearing?
Hi,
I have a cassation case with a 50000 dhs judgment as I appeal, but my lawyer didn't attend the session, and the fine remains the same.
One of my employee work with another company and was caught by CID, and they issued a 50k fine for me. Now I want to appeal again, please help me with proper guidance.
Two appeals were already made, but my lawyer didn't attend; he breached the trust. I can't afford that much, as I have not done anything wrong.
Please guide me.
2025/09/11
55
I already did complaint against my salary and gratuity not paid from my previous employer
I already made a complaint against my previous employer for not paying my salary and gratuity. Now I have the final judgment from the court.
They didn’t get enough documents from me, that’s why my case was finalised. Only a smaller amount is granted to me.
In this situation, can I do anything to get my full amount?
2025/09/12
31
How can I get money back from a customer who received products and services but did not pay?
I am seeking legal advice regarding a chargeback/fraud issue initiated by a customer who has reversed payments for products/services that were fully delivered.
2025/09/03
70
I I left the UAE with some debts and I paid later while in the UK. How to check my status before visiting Dubai?
I had some debts when I left the UAE, which I paid later while in the UK. This was in 2017 when I left the UAE.
I want to check if there's a travel ban or any blacklist kind of status for me, as I want to travel to Dubai soon.
I have lost the Emirates ID card, and I have a new passport number as I had to renew the passport.
All I have is a scanned copy of my old passport and the visa page.
What's the procedure and cost for finding this?
2025/09/18
29
My brother was arrested in a car for possession of only 2g of drugs. What is the maximum penalty he could face?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I need help, please!
My brother was arrested in a car for possession of only 2g of drugs. The police charged him with possession and usage in Umm Al-Quwain.
The transaction amount was only 400. But my brother did not have any possessions; he had only borrowed money.
Another charge is that he helped a friend use drugs, but he did not help anyone. That friend is older than my brother.
May I know if this is also considered an offence, and what is the maximum penalty he could face?
He is also a first-time offender in a drug case.
2025/09/18
39
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