Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
6 available 6 • View allResigning during probation period under limited contract
1
Q: Good evening,
My husband and I resigned from our company 3 days ago. We are still under probation, with a limited visa here in Ras al Khaimah.
But we received a message early morning about a complaint from the labour under our company name, which we didn't send yet our resignation paper.
They are asking us to pay 45 days of our basic salary and a ban of 1 year.
Do we need to pay them?

Feb 12, 2019
835
Resignation during probation and possibility of a labour ban
4
Q: I'm on a limited contract.
I would like to resign from my current job and I have not completed my probation period; I have completed only 3 months.
I would like to take up a better offer in another country. Am I liable to pay anything to my employer?
Do I need to get a consent signature from my employer to get the visa cancelled?
My visa is in Dubai, UAE, a limited contract visa.
Regards,
Karthik

Nov 20, 2018
1895
Reducing your salary is considered as forced resignation
5
Q: Hello,
My company reduced my salary and made me sign a letter but have not issued a new contract despite several requests. My salary was reduced from AED 17,000 to AED 10,500.
I have now resigned and gave them a one-month notice but they are asking me to pay 45 days salary to them because I am on a limited contract.
What are my options, please?

Jul 3, 2019
1389
Deducting from employee's salary without consent
0
Q: Hi Hari,
Good morning!
I have been working for a consultancy firm as a civil engineer/ limited/ 12000 salary.
My company is not paying me since December 2018 and deducting 3000 from my salary every month since June 2018.
I was on a parenting leave for 10 days in Feb. 2019. After I came back, the company asked for my passport. I refused. They stop my work and payment until the time of this question.
Please guide me considering the minimum time required: how will I get my payments and rights?
I am waiting for your kind reply, please.

Apr 6, 2019
666
Claiming deducted salaries from the employer
0
Q: Good morning,
I have been working for a consultancy firm as a civil engineer/ limited/ 12000 salary.
My company is not paying me since December 2018 and deducting 3000 from my salary every month since June 2018.
I was on a parenting leave for 10 days in Feb. 2019. After I came back, the company asked for my passport. I refused. They stop my work and payment until the time of this question.
Please guide me considering the minimum time required: how will I get my payments and rights?
I am waiting for your kind reply, please.

Apr 5, 2019
328
Can I terminate my contract for no overtime pay and no day off?


2
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If I am working more than 8 hours a day without overtime pay or any day off, can I terminate my contract with the employer?



Apr 30, 2023
162
Legal blog
3 available 3 • 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
83136
How to File an Employment Court Case in the UAE 36
An interview-format article covering the topic of filing an employment court case in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 10, 2021
11309
An 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
92360
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
103747
Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.
Sep 27, 2015
12459
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
26908

Premium
Other answers by
Can my husband attend a hearing on my behalf in Dubai Land Court? 1
Hello,
I have a hearing in Dubai Land Court. Can my husband attend this hearing on my behalf?
Will I need to give him a power of attorney, or can he attend the session without it?
Feb 11, 2025
75
How do I resolve a year-long pending police complaint to lift the travel ban? 1
Hello,
I need help!
A year ago, my previous employer filed a complaint at the police station accusing me of abuse. He did this because I had taken him to the labor court for not paying my salary.
The labor court case was resolved, and I received my salary. However, the police complaint is still pending. Initially, the police took my statement and informed me to wait for a court summons.
It has now been a year, and I have not received any summons. The case is still under police investigation. They have also informed me that there is a travel ban against me.
How can I remove this case from the police station?
Jul 16, 2024
342
Can I claim all the cheques, even though some will cover the amount owed? 1
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have invested money in a company in the UAE and got post-dated cheques. They requested to delay the payment for a long time. Now, I deposited one cheque and it bounced.
I am creating a cheque execution case. However, I have a few more cheques to deposit that they owe me. They gave me around 5 cheques, of which 3 will cover the money they owe.
Can I claim all the cheques? Will I face legal issues from them?
Jun 12, 2024
122
Is it possible for a married Muslim man to marry a second wife in Dubai if she is non Muslim? 2
Is it possible for a married Muslim man to get a second marriage in Dubai to a non-Muslim woman?
What are the rules and requirements?
Jun 11, 2024
347
I bought a property and served the tenant an eviction notice. Can I renew his contract only until notice expiry? 0
Hi,
I bought a property in Dubai in November last year and post transfer, I gave the tenant a 1-year notice to vacate the property as I wanted to occupy it.
The current Ejari expires in May. I gave the tenant the option to renew until the end of the notice period i.e. up to next December, however, the tenant wants to renew for 1 more year.
I need to move in in December, what can I do in this situation?
Thanks
Apr 18, 2024
162
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