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8 available 8 • View allSalary non-payment of an employee for not reaching the target
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Q: Hi.
I am working in a company, and they are not paying my salary as they have set a target now.
However, at the time of hiring and signing the contract, no condition like that was mentioned.
please help me.

Nov 9, 2017
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Claiming entitlements from the employer upon resignation
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have been working in a Dubai free zone company for the last 3 years as a security guard. For almost 1 year, I have been working without any days off.
It is mentioned in my contract that I have to work 48 hours a week and 3 hours fixed overtime.
But after working for 1 year continuously, they started to give us 2 days off for 2 years. Now, I resigned from the company.
The end of service department has told me that they'll not give me that overtime.
So can you guide me how can I get my overtime?
Thank you

Jul 23, 2018
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The right action against stopping the payment of salary
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Q: My husband is working in Dubai as a chef, but unfortunately, his employer didn't give him the salary for 3 months. The restaurant is a free zone visa type.
Can you give us an idea of what kind of legal action we should take?

Sep 17, 2018
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Resignation for non-payment of salary and claiming entitlements


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Q: Dear Sir / Madam,
I have been working here in Hamariyah free zone company as an Accountant Executive for the last one year.
For the last 5 months, I am not getting my salary. That’s why I wrote a mail to the top management regarding this issue to release my salary.
But the management was so rude and warned me not to ask for the salary. And if I am not happy with the company policy, I can resign.
I resigned already from the company with 30 days’ notice period, in spite of that, they are not releasing me. It is very hard for me to stay here without money.
Already 2 months finished but nobody is listening to me here in the company. Please tell me what can I do now?
Can I complain to Hamariya free zone labour department?
Please show me the right way where I can get help.



Jul 17, 2019
952
The proper way to file a labor case against a free zone company

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Q: Hi,
Hope you all are doing well!
I want to file a complaint against a free zone company online, but it is asking me for a "letter from the free zone area".
I have no clue what this letter is and where I can get it.
Any information, please?
Your kind assistance will be highly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!


Sep 6, 2020
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Legal dues upon resignation from a freezone company
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Q: I would like to seek assistance in regards to my resignation and end of service settlement.
- Duration of work: 3 years and 4 months.
- Type of Contract: Unlimited in Freezone.
1. How is the calculation of gratuity in Dubai Silicon Oasis Freezone? Because I got only 2/3 of 21 days.
2. If I win, can my ex-employer pay all my expenses; including my lawyer? Will the court approve that?
3. Can I ask for compensation for Psychological Damage?
Thank you!

Mar 1, 2021
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The legal implications of refusing to go to work due to unpaid salaries


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Our company (under DMCC free zone) has not paid our salary for almost 3 months. Our team has decided not to come to work due to insufficient funds, especially for transportation.
We received multiple calls from HR saying that it is a strike and it is against the law.
What should we do if our company takes legal action against us for not coming to work?



Feb 18, 2023
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How do I file a settlement complaint for a free zone company?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
How do I file a settlement complaint for a free zone company?
I tried calling MOHRE but reached a dead end.





Feb 6, 2024
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Legal blog
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An interview-format article covering the topic of employment in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. In this article, Ludmila informs readers what they should do and where they should go if they have not been paid by their employer.
Feb 5, 2020
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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
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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 234
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
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How Do You Ask a Lawyer? 11
I believe that there is a similarity between medicine and law, and just as there is a way to ask a question to a doctor to get the most accurate and correct answers from him, which ultimately helps you receive the correct diagnosis, and therefore the correct treatment, there is a way to ask a lawyer.
Jun 12, 2023
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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).
Sep 20, 2021
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