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9 available 9 • View allCan period of working without work permit be claimed by an employee in the court?

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Q: Aslamulaikum, I have a query,
I am on my husband's sponsorship and was working in Dubai with one company. I joined in May 2016. Employer made me sign the employment contract in May itself but did not make the labour card. So I worked with only that contract until finally after chasing the employer made the labor card in October 2016. I worked that 4 months without the work permit.
Now as they terminated my employment in March and did not give any right to me I have filed a case in the court against them.
I want to know is it legal if I submit my May Contract in the court as my starting date of work. Will it cause trouble for me? Because I want to fight the injustice that happened to me. Please help.
Thank you.


Jul 8, 2017
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Employment offer letter and work permit in the UAE
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Q: Sir,
I am currently in India. An offer letter was sent to me by an employer and I have signed it.
Later, I came to know that this company tortures the workers and even salaries are not paid in time. I am scared.
A week ago, they sent me an email asking me to sign "prerequisite for the issuance of work permit", which I have not yet responded.
Will I have to face a ban if I do not sign it? Can they issue a visa for me without me signing it?
Please help me.

Feb 8, 2017
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Effects of resignation during probation
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Q: Hi.
I am on an unlimited contract as a project manager at a company in Dubai.
I resigned from my job during the probation period, as I had to leave the country urgently and couldn't work for more than three weeks of my notice period.
The company is asking me to pay them 45 days compensation as per my full salary and not my basic salary.
First, are they entitled to any payment from me? Secondly, could they ask for payment as per my full salary or only basic salary?
I appreciate any help on this issue.
Thank you.

Nov 20, 2017
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How to find out the official date of joining work?
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Q: Good day, Rajasree.
Inshallah you're doing pretty well.
I have a question, please.
When do they consider your official date of joining? Is it from the date you joined based on the contract between you and the employer or from when the visa was issued?
I have a case with a firm and they are claiming in their defence that my date of joining is when my visa was issued. To make it easier, I joined work on 24th June 2018 - Last day 7th July 2019.
The company is referring based on the labour contract (Limited), and it says that the contract is from the date I entered the country which is 26th July 2018, although I was here and I started work on 24th June 2018.
( I was terminated and the company is not claiming that).
Thanking you!

Oct 14, 2019
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The commencement date of the limited labour contract
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Q: Good day Ahmed,
Offer letter Contract signed between me and the company (Joining date of work): 24/6/2018.
MOL Contract was signed: 17/7/2018 (Which says I entered country 26/7/2018 valid 2 years limited contract until 25/07/2020.
Last day in the company: 7/7/2019.
Did I complete a year?
Since when will the court calculate?
Thanking you!

Oct 14, 2019
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Determining the commencement date to consider for EOSB and leave salaries calculation
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Q: Dear Ms. Rajasree,
I am working in a private company in Dubai under unlimited contract. I need some clarification related to the calculation of leave salary and the EOSB.
My labour contract was initiated on 02/07/2020 but the company called me for the work on 01/09/2020. I was unemployed for two months. Now, the company terminated me on 01/07/2021 with one month notice ending on 31/07/2021 due to a poor business situation.
Now my question is, which date do I have to consider for the EOSB and the leave salaries calculation?
My company says that all calculations will start from the date of joining.
Kindly I request you to clarify in this regard.
Best Regards,
Mohamed

Jul 26, 2021
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What is the duration of notice period after sending the resignation letter?
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Q: I'm under an unlimited contract. I'm already 8 years in the company.
My visa and ID will expire on Jan 29, 2022. My labor card will expire on Dec 19, 2021.
On Nov 20, 2021, I already sent the notice thru email that I'm not seeking for renewal.
If that is so, when is my last day of work?
Please I need your advice.
Thank you

Dec 8, 2021
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From when is the official date of joining a company calculated?
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Q: Good day, Dr. Ayman!
Inshallah, you are doing pretty well. I have a question, please!
From when do they calculate your official date of joining? Is it from the date you joined based on the contract between you and the employer or from when the visa was issued?
I have a case with a firm and they are claiming in their defense that my date of joining is from when my visa was issued. To make it easier: I joined work on 24th June 2018 - The last day was on 7th July 2019.
The company is referring based on the labor contract (limited). It says that the contract is from the date I entered the country which is 26th July 2018. Although I was here and I started work on 24th June 2018. (I was terminated and the company is not claiming that).
Thank you!

Oct 21, 2019
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Do I have to pay any compensation to the employer if I resign in probation?
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Q: Hello Sir
How can I count my probation period?
I joined the company on Nov 22 and the company gave me an offer letter on 15 Dec.
Which date will be counted for my 6 month probation period as per the UAE law?
Can I resign before the 6 months of probation or after 6 months?
Do I have to give any visa costs to the company when I finish my 6 months probation period?

Dec 31, 2022
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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
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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.
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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.
Apr 20, 1980
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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.
Sep 27, 2015
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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).
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