Questions & Answers
Is a termination notice valid if the employee read it in the mail and replied to it?
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Q: Is the notice of termination considered delivered and acknowledged if the employee has read it in the mail and responded to the message by asking additional questions?
If the employee does not sign the notice, is it necessary to draw up a report stating their refusal to sign the notice?
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Yes, in the UAE, if an employee reads the termination notice sent by mail and responds with questions or acknowledgment, it is generally considered delivered and acknowledged.
The employee doesn't need to sign the notice for it to be valid. The notice can be considered legally delivered once the employee has received and acknowledged it, for example, by reading and responding to it.
However, if the employee refuses to acknowledge or sign the notice, the employer should document this refusal by drawing up a report or witness statement, stating that the employee refused to read or sign the notice. This helps establish proof of delivery if disputes arise later.
Yes, the termination notice is considered delivered and acknowledged if the employee reads it in the mail and responds to the letter, even if they do not sign, as this demonstrates receipt and understanding of the content.
If the employee does not sign the notice, a written record of refusal to read is not necessary if there is proof of receipt (such as an email response), but clear proof of receipt must be provided to ensure a legally sound position.
