Can we reduce the basic salary of an employee?

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In the UAE, reducing an employee's basic salary without their consent is generally not allowed under labor laws.

Exceptions may apply in cases of mutual agreement or temporary measures during economic crises, but such changes should be discussed with the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) to ensure compliance with legal procedures.

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Dear sir,

Yes, the employer can reduce the basic salary with the agreement and approval of the worker, but he does not force the worker to do so.

He cannot do so on his own, so he must draw up a new employment contract with the worker's approval.