Q: I am now in the UAE. My employer has already processed my working visa. I have been waiting for 4 months for my date of joining. Anything I can do? A: Communicate with the relevant manager peacefully to find a solution for you. If they did not respond, you can decide to open a labour case…

You can communicate with the relevant manager peacefully to find a solution for you. But your case is not clear because you told me you are in the UAE. Now does this mean you are working with them now or not? If you are working with them now, the problem is solved. If you are not working yet, there are many legal solutions. But we advise you to start solving the issue friendly, and if they did not respond, you can decide to open a labour case.

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My employer doesn't pay me the salary. What are my rights?

Q: It's my first job experience in Dubai, I am hired by a hotel as chef de partie. I signed my contract on 19 July 2017 with no mention of my joining date on it, but on 1st of August I was called to join immediately. Now it's been more than one and a half month but there is no sign of salary. The restaurant in the hotel is not officially opened yet. Whenever I ask for the salary, the management says that the restaurant is not started yet and ask me to either resign and pay all the expenses. Is there any right for me to do something? Moreover, the hotel is paying the employees salary via cash.

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Claim of compensation from employee for resigning in a limited contract

Q: Dear Sir, Hope you're doing well. Subject: Legal consequences of resignation in a limited labour contract My neighbour brother earlier went to Dubai for packing work in a hotel for 2 months. And due to the condition of work & not getting a proper salary, he decided to resign. When he intimated the same to the employer they said he should pay before leaving AED 4500 & his own ticket. He is from a very poor background that's why he came for AED 900 salary. But now he got actually 750 only without food. Need your kind support to help him to come back to India.

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What to do if your new employer withdrew the employment offer

Q: I got an employment offer from one of the construction companies from Dubai after the personal interview. I signed the employment offer which I received through email and sent back. Now, after 20 days, they withdrew this offer as per their management decision. I am working in Qatar and I already resigned from my job, and next week I have to leave Qatar. I don't know what to do. Is there any chance to claim it legally?

Mar 3, 2017

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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024

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.

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Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations

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.

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Ministerial Decree No. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts

According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.

Sep 27, 2015

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Ministerial Decree No. (766) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for Granting a Permit to a Worker for Employment by a New Employer

By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.

Sep 27, 2015

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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations

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).

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Does unpaid leave include weekends if they fall within the leave period?

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I purchased a rented apartment in Abu Dhabi. Can I evict the tenant immediately if there is no Tawtheeq contact?

I recently purchased a rented apartment in Abu Dhabi and agreed to honor the existing lease. After the transfer, I discovered that the lease is not a Tawtheeq contract, meaning it is not officially registered. Since I am not receiving rent (as it was a non-refundable arrangement with the seller), I prefer not to issue a new Tawtheeq. I also want to avoid a formal notice to vacate to prevent disputes, as I plan to move in. However, I have already informed the tenant that I will not be renewing the lease. I need legal advice on the implications of proceeding without a Tawtheeq contract. What are my risks, especially if the tenant refuses to move out? What legal actions, if any, can the tenant take in this situation?

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