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Q: When I resign, my company will give me a written agreement to pay me on a monthly basis until paid up. My concern is that what grounds will I have to stand on should they fail to honour their agreement and I am not in the UAE anymore.
I am at the age where alternative employment is difficult if not impossible here or back home. Their promise is all I will have to survive on should I leave.
The company owes me outstanding salary since last year and together with the gratuity is in excess of 300,000. I know they will offer to pay me monthly instalments of 8000/month.
Should I register a case with the Labour Department although they will give me a written agreement and before they cancel my Labour Card?
Thank you kindly.

Jan 11, 2017
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What to do if your former employer owes you money
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Q: Assalamu alaikum,
My name is Mohammed Yaseen. My concern is that my previous employer was supposed to pay me AED 3700 of my salary which is pending for one year, and I have been asking him for 6 months.
Actually, he was supposed to pay me AED 11700 after the cancellation of my contract, after cancellation he paid me AED 8000 but AED 3700 is still pending.
I couldn't do anything before the cancellation because I had to move to another company as the other company will not wait for me. So, on a mutual understanding, I cancelled the contract.
He also committed as documented in my official email address that he will pay me all amount, but now he isn't receiving my calls. I have the email, WhatsApp messages...etc as a proof.
What can I do now to get my money back? Please suggest.
I lost my patience, since 6 months I have been asking him. Please help. Appreciate any help provided.
Regards,
Mohammed Yaseen Ahmed

Jun 7, 2017
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End of service gratuity calculation
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Q: Hi there,
If you could please let me know how is End of Service gratuity calculated for resigning employee on unlimited employment contract in Dubai?

Jan 31, 2017
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How to cancel my visa if my employer does not sign cancellation papers?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have been working as a Civil Engineer in a Dubai-based construction company since 2003 with an unlimited contract.
Due to financial issues, the company has decided not to renew its license and is closing down, but they have the dues that have to be paid to the local sponsor and he is not signing the cancellation papers.
Please advise how I can get my visa canceled.


Nov 6, 2017
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Seeking visa cancellation and EOS payment upon resignation 
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Q: Hello
I am currently working for a company registered in DMCC free zone.
I have resigned and currently serving my notice period of 30 days, I still have 10 days left to serve.
It seems the employer is delaying the process because he is not taking time to discuss the exit process nor the EOS.
1) If the employer delays or refuses to cancel/transfer the visa, what can I do? I need to cancel/transfer because of a new job waiting for me.
2) Is it legal for the employer to delay or stop the cancellation/transfer?
3) What legal measures can the employee take? Can the employee later file a complaint about the delay and claim damages related to a late start of work, which includes missed salary and work opportunity?
4) In case of disagreement on the EOS, can we still do the cancellation/transfer first, and later settle EOS separately (in order not to delay my new job starting date)?
5) The employer said that the EOS was paid as part of last year bonus? is it legal?
Thank you in advance.

May 17, 2018
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Seeking visa cancellation and labor entitlements upon resignation
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Q: Hi.
I have an issue with my current employer and they are not paying my final settlement and EOS or allowances.
I followed the correct procedure for resignation, performed at a high level during my 2 years and 10 months and only now, after my final date (June 1st), have they come back to me stating they want to put my payment on hold.
Their reason is that they feel I have breached their confidentiality clause in their contract. I understand this is a separate matter to any final settlement due and thus I have raised a case with DMCC (they are a DMCC company).
How do I get them to send me my final settlement and cancel my visa so I can continue my working life in Dubai, or leave if I want to? I only have 30 days to transfer over to a new company and don't want to get into trouble.
Please help
Thanks

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Holding gratuity and labor entitlements after resignation
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Q: Hi,
Good day.
I have been working with a company for 5 years and a half. Then I applied for my resignation (with a 1 month notice period as per my contract) and my service ended on June 30, 2018.
A month after, my manager contacted me and asked me to sign some "pre-termination" paper. When I asked about my gratuity payment, He mentions that I can get it within a month or two and that if I still didn't receive it, I can still have grounds for complaint that I can submit to the Ministry of Labour.
However, I still declined to sign any letter. They then just told me that they'll contact me if ever the cheque is ready.
My question is:
- Was my action right by not signing any papers considering I had no guarantee of receiving my gratuity?
- Also, since I'm still looking for a job currently (and I want to settle things amicably), is it an option for me to simply just wait it out until they contact me again with regards to my cancellation and gratuity?
Thank you and have a nice day.

Aug 20, 2018
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Signing the EOSB paper after resignation to get cancelled

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Q: I got a new job in Dubai and I resigned from my current company in Dubai. There is a salary delay of 3 months in my current company. I have a few questions to ask.
1. My company stopped processing my pending salaries once I resigned. As per them, all the pending salaries will be paid along with final settlement only. Is it legal?
2. If I am signing the end of service document to cancel my contract before getting the settlement, can I move legally later if they are delaying the final settlement further?
Hope you answer soon.
Thank you.


Nov 5, 2019
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Asking an employee to sign the cancellation papers before giving the gratuity
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Q: Hello Madame,
Good Evening!
Just want to ask what will I do if my company is asking me to sign my cancellation papers without giving my end of service/gratuity?
Is it allowed in the labor law?
Thank you so much!

Oct 24, 2019
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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.
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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.
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