Q: Dear All, I would like to ask if the company terminates the employee due to visa expiry? I am under an unlimited contract.

Q: Hello, I have been working for my employer for 2 years under a limited contract, and the expiration date is after one month. I’ve told my employer that I am resigning and not renewing the contract. He refused to accept my resignation. But I am going to work till the expiration date of my contract. Can I open a case in advance (before my last working day) that he is not cancelling my visa? Thank you.

Q: I'm working as a security guard for the last 3 years in Dubai, since June 2018 and still working. My visa is going to finish in August 2021. I don't need to renew my contract again but my employer is accepting my resignation paper before 45 days. They are forcing to renew the contract. If my visa is finished, can I go to my country? Also, my passport is going to finish this August after my visa expires. Can I complain at the police station?

Q: Sir, I am M. S. holding a limited contract - engineer visa, and working in a private company. My labor contract will expire on September 24. I got a better opportunity with twice of salary which I am getting previously. I sent the non-renewal letter on 19 August 2021, with 30 days notice period. I need to join the new company on or before Sept 19. The new company can hold the offer maximum till September 2021. My company is not willing to give the release within 30 days. They will delay the release and this will lead to losing my job offer. Can I join the company after completing 30 days?  Kindly advise. Regards, M. S.

س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، هل عند انتهاء عقد العمل محدد المدة يطالبني صاحب العمل بشهر إنذار؟

Q: Good day, My contract expired on 02/12/2022, however, my visa is expiring on 15/03/2023. I intend on leaving in 2 weeks as I have been offered another job. Since I am already out of contract, do I have to serve a notice period?

Q: Good day, sir! I am working in Abu Dhabi, and my residence visa and work permit will expire next week. For personal reasons, my supervisor says he will not renew my visa and has no intention of submitting a termination letter for my contract. My question is: what happens next if my employer does not renew my visa or provide me with a termination letter? I am still reporting to work daily and fulfilling my duties. Thanks in advance & Best Regards,

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).