Q: I am the only employee in the company and my job included sales, marketing, accounting, administration and delivery. I worked using my own personal desktop, phone, internet connection and car since the company has not provided any. I started work in this Free Zone company on Dec 1, 2014, under unlimited contract and on my husband's visa. I have resigned last Dec 11, 2017, and served my 30 days’ notice period last Jan 11, 2018. My employer was supposed to pay the final settlement on my last day but then she re-scheduled to meet on Jan 14, then on January 16 and lastly on Jan 18. Just before the day of agreed final settlement, she accused me that all my previous work emails have been allegedly deleted. She filed a complaint of Breach of Contract on Jan 18 and I also filed a complaint about her delay in paying my end of service benefits. She has continuously intimidated me with her plans to file it in court. These false allegations have caused me and my family emotional distress. Please advise.

س: مرحبًا، قام صاحب العمل بإنهاء خدمتي دون أي إخطار. كنت أعمل هناك منذ 4 أشهر كمدير مطعم. عندما طلبت راتبي وبدل عن فترة الإخطار، قالوا إنهم سيدفعون بعد أسبوع واحد. لكن عندما تابعت الأمر مرة أخرى وجدت أنهم قدموا شكوى بفقدان بعض الأموال. هددوني أيضًا بأنهم سيتصلون بالشرطة وألا أطالب بأموالي مرة أخرى. وفقًا لعقدي، يجب على صاحب العمل دفع راتب لمدة شهر في حالة إنهاء الخدمة. لقد تقدمت بشكوى في وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين. اتصل أحد الموظفين في الوزارة بمالك الشركة لدفع تسويتي النهائي. قالوا إنهم سيدفعون المبلغ لكن بعد أسبوعين، ولم يدفعوا لي. ماذا يجب علي أن أفعل؟ من فضلك ساعدني. شكرًا لك.

Q: Hi Mam, I had terminated my 2-year limited contract with properly giving a notice of one month and serving the notice period to the best of my abilities. My employer has still not paid my 2 months salaries and now has blocked my number. I have filed a complaint with the labour and they are contacting him over the phone but to no avail. I have been given an appointment at Tawafouq centre now. Please advise on the procedure.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have been unfairly dismissed (it's personal on their end) and have been given only two months' salary apart from the compulsory gratuity and notice pay. I would like to claim more than two months as I am a senior executive (Director). Up to how much should I claim, and would this be a realistic amount for me to "win"?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My employer didn't proceed with processing my employment visa. They managed to apply for a labor card, but then held the process and sent me a WhatsApp message stating they would not proceed. I worked with them for one month. They decided to terminate the contract and stop the visa process. I signed the job offer with a 10k salary, but the labor contract mentioned only 5k. Until now, they have not paid my one-month salary. They told me they would pay my one-month salary after I returned all the company equipment they gave me, such as phones and a laptop. My question is, do I have a chance to get my settlement? I already filed a complaint with MOHRE, but I know it will take time, and I have no idea if I even stand a chance. Please advise.

Q: Hello, I was employed by a company in 2017 that failed to pay my salary. I was given cheques, which eventually bounced. I registered a complaint with the police in May 2018. However, I have not received any notification or compensation yet. I would like to know if there is any way to expedite the process.

مقال في صورة مقابلة يتناول موضوع رفع دعوى عمالية في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. مقتبس من المدونة الصوتية القانونية للمحامية لودميلا يامالوفا، مؤسسة مشروع لوجيكال مع لايلو.

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.

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).

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.

This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.