Can an employee claim unpaid salary if more than one year has passed?

Dear inquirer,

According to the general rule, employment-related claims such as unpaid salaries or lawful salary deductions must be filed within one year from the date the claim becomes due.

This means that if you wish to claim a salary deduction that occurred in July 2023, you must file the claim by July 2024.

If you claim after one year, the court may dismiss the case due to the statute of limitations. There may be exceptions based on the circumstances of the case.

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Dear Inquirer,

Yes, an employee can claim a salary deduction or unclaimed salary even after one year from the due date.

In the UAE, an employee has up to one year from the date of the salary deduction or unpaid wages to file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation or to take legal action in court.

Therefore, you can file a claim for the salary deducted in July 2023, and it should be accepted by the court. It is best to have a lawyer present to avoid any risks that may occur.

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Greetings,

Yes, within two years, you can claim it.

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Please note that the labor law has been amended, and the period has been extended to two years instead of one.

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Greeting,

After one year has passed, it is no longer permissible to make a claim.

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Dear Questioner,

Regarding claims for unpaid wages:

- Deadlines:

According to Article 54 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, employees have the right to file a claim for any entitlements under the law within one year from the date the right became due. In other words, if the wage was due in July 2023, you can file a claim until July 2024.

- Court Acceptance:

If you have exceeded the specified period (one year from the date the wage was due), you may find it challenging to have your claim accepted in court.

If you need assistance in filing a claim or legal advice regarding your situation, we offer comprehensive legal services in the UAE to help you with all employment-related legal procedures.

If you are attempting to file a claim for salary deducted in July 2023 now (August 2024), it is essential first to verify whether you are still within the statutory time limits set forth by federal and state laws governing wage claims.

If you are outside these limits, unfortunately, your claim will likely not be accepted in court.