Q: I have a Dubai free zone visa, I got termination from the company without proper reason. The company gave me 30 days' notice period, where do I have to complain? Can they withdraw termination?

Q: Sir, What are my rights (terminal benefits) when terminated from employment as the company does not require my service? There are no negative records in my service period and the company is now trying to reduce the cost as they have fewer jobs than expected. I have worked for 2 years and 4 months (stamped second visa). How will it be if termination with immediate effect and/or immediate termination with the salary in lieu of one-month notice?

Q: I am working in the HR department in one of the private companies for the last 12 years. Last week I received a redundancy letter from the HR manager terminating me for reducing people. However, the actual reason is something else. I have sent an email to our company helpline on the HR manager and complained about him, and he came to know that I have sent an email to the senior manager. It was only me who got this letter from the HR department. Now, they got a replacement for my position. Can I file a complaint against the company in the labour court? Please advise.

Q: I started a new job on 22 May. I was asked to have my degree attested which I did by sending it back to the UK and then returned to Dubai and attested here. On 14 June I signed my employment contract and was led to believe that they were processing my visa. On 30th June I was fired with no proper reason and another person was hired who replaced me the following day. My question is; is this legal?

Q: My employer told me that I will be on vacation for 5 months in my home country due to COVID-19 pandemic, I am worried that they will cancel my visa because 5 months is a very long period. Is there any chance they cancel me when I am in my home country for vacation?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have been employed at DIFC since May 1st. They want to fire me without notice, citing a probation period of 3 months, but my contract did not specify a probation period. Among other things, my contract states that I must be notified 1 month in advance. They have now sent me a screenshot from the DIFC portal prescribing 3 months of probation, but this was not in the contract I signed. Additionally, the company has not provided me with insurance yet, also citing the probation period. Is the company violating my rights?

Q: Respected Sir, I am working in a private company in Dubai and I decided to resign from my job after a six-month probation period and a one-month notice period. My employment contract and offer letter do not mention any compensation but a caution deposit is mentioned. I am confused that after proper resignation, the company asked for compensation and they have not accepted my offer letter situation. What should I do, Sir? Please help me

The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.

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.

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).