Q: I was working in a company for the past 2 years. I was given the duty of processing visas for the staff and labours and also for licensing the company. So they used to issue payments to me. Due to doing the work through agents, very few receipts were submitted. But I kept a record of all the payments made and reported the same to the company on a day-to-day basis. Now, they have terminated my services and when I submitted my settlement dues, they said they need to do auditing for doubts of embezzlement, only after that they will pay my dues. Also, I heard from my colleague that they want to put a case against me so as to not pay me any money. The termination letter was served to me and mentioned no need for a notice period of 30 days. To win the case they will go to any extent and they are rich too. I have no records to prove my innocence. What should I do? I didn't lodge any complaint yet in the labour court.

Q: I have been working for an employer for more than 14 years. Now, they have terminated me, and the notice period has completed. Due to harassment, I left to India and the next day emailed them that I have left. They are not willing to pay my settlement and dues. Instead, they sent me an email that they are filing a case against me for absconding and not being present there for auditing. I am sure to win the case they will play dirty games.

Q: Hi, I need advice. I have been working for the last 30 years, and the last 10 years were with one company. I have received termination stating harassment while requesting for a face to face check with the people, facts were not disclosed. Now, they have informed me that they'll detain my gratuity amount which I feel I deserve. Harassment case - it was a complaint raised by few colleagues stating improper touching, which was not the actual case. Hence, received a termination for the same. Never given a chance to speak. However, I have not been such a person and have not done such a thing in overall 30 years of service. Now, gratuity has been held considering the harassment clause.

Q: Hi Sir, Due to salary delays with my old employer, I canceled my employment visa with my old employer & I joined a new company. The visa process also completed now, but I still didn't receive my pending salaries & final settlement with my old employer. How to proceed legally with this matter now? Kindly advise

Q: Hello, I have a few questions: 1. My first court hearing date is set for my labor case, has the employer been notified by Dubai court of such? 2. I have a remote hearing case in 2 weeks' time, how do I request a translator for the remote hearing beforehand? 3. I have already submitted all documents, what do I need to submit during the first hearing? 4. Will there be access to listen to what was said during the session after the court session is over? 5. In the event the employer does not attend the hearing, will they postpone or continue as normal? Thanks!

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.

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).