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6 available 6 • View allClaiming compensation for termination due to an economic reason
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Q: Dear Madam,
Since I have been terminated from the company with a notice period of 30 days effective from 1st May 2019, should I work all these 30 days?
I have an unlimited contract. Terminated due to "economic reason" in the termination letter. So is this term legal, or I can approach the Labor Court for any other compensation?
Hope you reply back soon.
Thank you

May 1, 2019
899
Claim for the end of service benefits after termination for redundancy

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Q: Dear Sir,
I worked for a consultancy firm in Dubai from October 2015 to September 2018. I have several questions:
1 - I moved to Morrocco in Jan 2018 with the approval of my employer, I kept working with my employer and recieving monthly salary payments up until the end of September 2018.
Then I received an email saying that I would be terminated due to economic reasons (I have the written proof as well as bank statements).
2- Upon my moving to Morocco, my salary was reduced from AED 21000 to AED 11000 without justification as to the reduction.
3- My employer refuses to pay my end of service as well as the salaries for September and October, as I have a 30-day leave notice which I have worked.
Is there any legal recourse or otherwise I can seize to solve the matter as the employer doesn't return my calls anymore and they do not reply to my emails.
Thanks in advance,
Amin Echcherradi


Dec 31, 2018
3564
What to do against company layoffs due to cost cutting?
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Q: My company wants to lay me off due to cost-cutting but they hired new staff.
Until now I have not received any formal notice of termination, only verbal.
Can I file a case against my employer?

Oct 27, 2019
1252
Forcing the employer to cancel the visa after termination
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Q: Good evening,
My employer sent me a 'stop working' letter on 23.10.2019 awaiting investigation on wrongdoings in the company.
My visa expired on 13.11.2019 and they haven't decided either to renew or cancel my visa. Please note that no one has interviewed me, investigated with me nor interrogated me about anything.
The salary of November 2019 should have been paid as per Tawafuq legal department. They also advised me that the stop working letter is only valid for 10 days.
Would appreciate your feedback
Regards, NIK

Dec 4, 2019
468
Acting against immediate termination without a valid reason

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Q: Hi,
I have been working for a US company since Jan 1st, 2002. On Monday, 20th Jan 2020. I was given a letter of termination which only stated we are terminating your position.
I was on a UK contract from 2002 to December 2018 and they forced me to move to a local Dubai contract, I’ve been employed in Jebel Ali Free Zone for the whole duration.
I had no prior warning of this, but I was asked to leave immediately and hand in my company laptop and take a 30-day garden leave.
I was also given 60 additional days as an ex gratia payment. I have received the final settlement calculations which include gratuity.
My question is, is this the correct procedure that should be followed?
When are they entitled to cancel my visa? Is it after 30 days or after 90 days?
My visa expires on 20th Feb so it looks like this was planned.
However, am I entitled to ask them to renew my visa for the full 90 day period?
And when do they legally have to pay my end of service benefits?


Jan 22, 2020
630
What to do if employer didn't cancel my visa after termination?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I received a termination letter from my company on June 7, with a one-month notice period.
It has been two months since then, and I have not received any updates from the company on when they plan to cancel my visa.
I am no longer interested in continuing my job. What can I do to have my visa canceled?



Sep 15, 2023
352
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
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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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I am in my grace period after my residence visa cancellation. Is overstaying after the grace period illegal?
If I stay paying fine till my new visa gets finalized, how will it affect me? Will I face any ban?
Please advise!
Thanks!
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Can the tenant avoid paying early exit penalty for rent after losing job? 0
We have an existing tenancy contract in Sharjah, but due to unfortunate circumstances of this pandemic, my wife and I lost our jobs.
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Travelling to GCC countries while have an unpaid loan in the UAE 0
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Jan 13, 2020
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Getting a new employment visa while a cheque bounce case is being processed 0
Hi All,
I have an existing criminal "cheque bounce" case under my name for dishonoring loan payments. I'm also a victim of unpaid salaries and gratuity from the previous employer.
However, I have reached a stalemate in negotiating with the bank as they are not interested in accepting the money I could offer in the interim despite having a clear understanding of my predicament.
Finally, I have an offer from a company after all these months and I'm anticipating to accept this offer but I'm yet to resolve the criminal case!
Since the bank is not willing to negotiate, I've planned to pay the criminal case removal fee or fine to the Dubai Police. I know that the bank would immediately proceed with a civil case should that happen.
My question is how long does it take to file a civil case? And can they initiate a travel ban without appeal while filing the civil case in court?
Will it affect my capacity to get a new employment visa stamped and work in the UAE while the civil case is active?
Jan 6, 2020
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Obtaining a part-time job while being employed on a full-time basis 0
I currently work in Dubai but I need an extra income from a part-time job.
Can I obtain the part-time job and still do my current job properly?
Is there an approval I need to get?
Jan 2, 2020
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