Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
3 available 3 • View allWorking for a company client in case of non-competition clause
1
Q: Hi.
The contract between a client and a company ended on 18 October 2018. Can the client employ me despite a restraint agreement between me and the former company?

Oct 25, 2018
796
Non-competition agreement and its enforcement in the UAE
4
Q: Hi,
I'm Sanu from Abu Dhabi, my job is medical coding. I need a clarification regarding joining the client of my employer.
I have completed 3 years with my current employer (Billing Services DMCC, Dubai).
My 3-year contract was expired and cancelled. Now one of my previous employer clients (a government hospital) is approaching me to join with them. I have already signed a non-competition agreement which has a clause - I cannot join my employer own client for 2 years.
Please note, currently, the contract between my previous employer and this government hospital has been cancelled.
Please advise is there any exception that I can join with own client as it is government sector?
Is there a chance my previous employer can make a case against me?
If they raise a case then how to survive?

Oct 24, 2017
4070
Guaranteeing pending salaries and rights at the end of labour contract
0
Q: Hi,
I am Z. A.
My employer is not paying my salary for 3 months now plus another pending amount, and my contract is expiring on 8th May 2019.
I got an offer letter from another company and I resigned from my job.
My query is if my employer does not cancel me after one month or if he does not pay all my dues, what should I do to get cancelled and get my dues paid without losing the new job offer?
Please help me out.
Best Regards,
Z. A.

Apr 23, 2019
794
Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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
92391
Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • 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
103750
Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
148538
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
26914

Other answers by
Cancellation of an off-plan property while an SPA is not signed and the project is completed 4
I booked an off-payment plan in 2016 for a residential project in Dubai.
As per the booking form, the expected completion date of the project was Dec 2017. The project was completed recently in Feb 2021.
I paid 30%in installments and the remaining, 70%, is due for payment now at the time of handover.
I only signed the booking form in 2016. Neither developer initiated the reservation agreement and SPA nor I approached the developer till 2019.
I did not approach because I was not aware of any such documents. Due to significant project delays, I applied in Jan 2020 for a request of refund.
Afterward, I continuously followed up for the whole year. Now, they sent me the final notice that the project is completed and if I do not pay the remaining amount within a month, then my unit will be canceled.
I would like to ask:
Based on the above facts, what are my legal rights to claim a refund or compensation as I don’t sign the SPA and I already paid 30% of the amount to the developer?
Apr 18, 2021
1757
Immediate resignation without notice and its repercussions in the UAE 6
Good day,
In my situation, I've completed 6 years of counting including my joining date. My visa will expire in August but now I want to resign immediately/same day.
Can you advise me what I am going to do?
Thanks a lot.
Jun 23, 2019
5920
Termination of employment contract for unsatisfactory performance 0
Dear Sir/Madam
I am a Relationship Manager In a bank in Dubai.
My employer has terminated my services (discontinuation of services) with reason as unsatisfactory performance during 2017.
They have given me 30 days' notice period and have mentioned in the letter that I am exempted from attending office during the notice period.
I seek your valuable advice, can I claim 3 months' full salary for my such termination where it was done all of sudden without alerting me with warning letters.
Also if you can advise me how to file a case against the employer in order to claim 3 months' salary.
Thanks and regards
Jun 25, 2019
6845
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer