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Possibility of requesting cash instead of repatriation ticket

Is there a provision in the UAE Labor law for flight ticket encashment? Or is it based on the company HR policy?

Thank you in advance.

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12 Jun 2019, 05:37

The labour law of the UAE guarantees the worker the right to a flight ticket.

The employer shall pay the cost of the flight ticket to the worker's home upon resignation or termination of employment contract according to Article 131 of the Labor Code.

12 Jun 2019, 05:53

Thank you, Mr Mohammed.

If the company policy is only to allow a ticket back home but not encashment, can the employee still insist to get cash?

It has been mentioned in the employment contract that only a ticket will be allowed not a cash equivalent.

12 Jun 2019, 06:13

In this case, it is better to get the ticket because you can not force the employer to give you the cash allowance.

12 Jun 2019, 06:20

Thank you very much for your time and advice.

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