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Compensation towards arbitrary dismissal for redundancy
Hello,
I am currently employed at a Private British School under an unlimited contract.
I was informed in March that there is not a job position for me in the next academic year and therefore I have been made redundant, however, I am to complete my contract up until August 2019.
The deputy head asked me to hand in a letter of resignation to which I refused as I am not the one who wants to leave my employment.
I was wondering due to the school making me redundant, am I entitled to 3 months additional salary once my contract is complete?
Where can I find information on this?
Thank you in advance.

Dear Sir/ Madam,
Thank you for getting in touch with me on this.
It is a good thing you did not hand over the resignation letter as that would not entitle you to claim three months additional salary as compensation.
Article 123 of the UAE Labour Law states that if any employee is terminated for reasons not connected to work then the said employee is entitled to compensation for salary up to three months.
If the employer terminates you with reasons of redundancy, then you can file a labour case for claiming the additional three months salary.
I trust you will find the above helpful.
Regards,
Hari Wadhwana
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