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6 available 6 • View allLimited vs Unlimited period labor contracts
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Q: Can you please advise me what is the difference between the limited and unlimited period contracts?

Mar 24, 2016
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Termination of unlimited employment contract during a probation period
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Q: I have an unlimited contract with the employer and I have not completed the probation.
Can I leave the company without notice or do I have to give notice, and can they ban me from working after that or not?

May 24, 2016
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Termination of employment under the UAE labour law
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Q: Hi Sir,
Please, can you help me understand the following below?
I have been terminated from my company in Dubai. They had made me sign one letter on their Official Letterhead that they have terminated me and will be giving a grace period of one month. This was almost 1.5 months ago. After this now they have made me sign the Cancellation Letter for closing the Contract.
They are telling me they will be paying my basic salary and not be paying HR, is that ok by Law?
Also, they will be deducting the cost of the car and mobile SIM since the letter which they provided to me.
Please, can you help me understand the Law of termination in Dubai, so that if in any part they wrong I could take legal action if required?

Jul 8, 2017
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Employee rights in case of changing an unlimited contract to a limited contract
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Q: Hi,
What is the law if an employer wants to change a contract from an unlimited to a limited contract?
Is the employer liable to pay the 3 months arbitrary dismissal (if valid) + other monies owed prior to changing the current unlimited contract to a limited contract?

Jun 7, 2020
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What is the difference between an unlimited contract and a limited contract?

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Q: What is the difference between an unlimited contract and a limited contract?


Dec 16, 2022
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Do I need to give my employer a notice for nonrenewal of an unlimited contract?
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Q: Dear Sir,
This is my second unlimited contract with my current employer, and it is due for renewal. My employer wants to renew, but I do not wish to renew.
Do I need to give my employer 30 days' notice, or can I let the contract expire and move on?
Your time and reply are highly appreciated.

Jul 24, 2023
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5 available 5 • View allProvisions of Limited and Unlimited Labour Contracts in the UAE Labour Law 147
When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.
Jan 5, 2019
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Differences Between Limited & Unlimited Contracts 5
An interview-format article covering the topic of employment contracts in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of limited and unlimited contracts, like the end of service, notice, arbitrary dismissal...etc.
Mar 17, 2020
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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 235
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.
Sep 10, 2024
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How Do You Ask a Lawyer? 11
I believe that there is a similarity between medicine and law, and just as there is a way to ask a question to a doctor to get the most accurate and correct answers from him, which ultimately helps you receive the correct diagnosis, and therefore the correct treatment, there is a way to ask a lawyer.
Jun 12, 2023
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Understanding Labour Laws in the UAE: EOSB, Visa Status & Employment Rights 2
Navigating the complexities of labour laws in the UAE is essential for both employees and employers to ensure compliance and protect their rights. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects, including End-of-Service Benefits (EOSB), visa regulations, and employment rights.
Mar 4, 2025
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
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.
Apr 20, 1980
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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Hello team,
I have a Chinese team in a Dubai-based company, they are working in Dubai itself.
Can we exempt them from Dubai national holidays and provide holidays related to China national holidays?
Can you please suggest something?
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My wife is a partner in a civil company in Dubai. The company has 4 partners; 3 of them are out of the country.
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Trade license and banking legality for any kind of trading activity 2
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Hope you are well.
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Filing criminal and civil cases against a company for cheque bounce 2
Hello,
I hope you're all doing well during this tough time.
I have a question in regards to bounced cheques, specifically corporate cheques.
I have a cheque for AED 800,000, and it has bounced. The owner of the corporate has asked for a month to pay back. However, I am worried he will leave the country and not honour his obligation.
My questions are fairly simple:
1) Am I to put a case on the individual who signed it or the corporate?
1) If I put a criminal and civil case on the corporate right now and he's unable to settle amicably, can I put a travel ban on the owner (who signed) as it is a corporate case?
2) Does the new insolvency law as of late 2019 also apply to corporates?
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May 14, 2020
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How can I lift an immigration ban to be able to process my new emplyment visa? 0
Hi Sir,
I am S. and I am facing a one-year labour ban (as per my knowledge, and the same is mentioned in the cancellation paper too).
Now I have a new offer with [-----] company in a free zone, but things were not processed because of this ban. They asked me for the immigration clearance.
How can I clear this?
My previous contract was under a limited term, so even the salary basis is not helping me.
From other sites, I came to know it is possible, but I still have no idea how.
Can you suggest a solution?
May 14, 2025
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Due to security reasons, my UAE visa was rejected. What do I do? 0
Due to security reasons, my UAE visa was rejected.
What do I do?
May 14, 2025
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Can my company deduct a month’s salary from my gratuity if I resign immediately? 0
Hello,
Because I resigned immediately due to some personal issues, the company is deducting one month's salary from my gratuity, and according to them, this is mentioned in UAE law.
Can you please confirm this for me?
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My spouse's visa was rejected due to an administrative issue. What does that mean? 0
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I don’t know what that means. Can anyone explain what an administrative issue is?
May 12, 2025
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How can I change my visa status if my ID is about to expire and the company is blocked? 0
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My ID will expire on 14th May. The company is blocked.
I want to change my status. How can I do this?
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Annual leave salary calculation as per the new labor law 2
Dear sir/madam,
Annual leave salary calculation as per the new labor law.
Can you please clarify the correct annual leave salary rules?
Some say it is basic + HRA for the month you will take off, others say it is full salary, and somewhere I read it is basic + HRA (annual leave salary) plus the normal salary you get.
Can you please clarify?
Thanks for your valuable time and kind assistance!
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I want to dismiss an employee under article 120. Do I need to pay him the EOSB? 4
I want to dismiss an employee under article 120/44 of MOHRE labor law. I want to know if we need to pay him his complete end-of-service benefits.
Jul 26, 2022
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What happens WPS system if my employer deposited less than my salary? 2
Dear Madam,
My salary is 5000 in WPS, but in June, my company deposited 1000 by mistake.
Is there any chance to rectify or deposit the 5000 dirhams again?
Jul 13, 2022
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How to appeal the labor judgment if the court did not approve all my dues? 0
My employer has not paid my salary for 8.5 months. I went to the labor court, and was referred to Dubai Courts.
The judgment came and I did not receive the full claim including salaries and 3 months' compensation.
Please advise whether I can go for an appeal and what will be the time for execution.
Need your valuable advice.
Jul 9, 2022
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