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7 available 7 • View allAm I entitled to compensation if my employer asks me to submit resignation?
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Q: I have worked in a company for 3 and half years under a contract for an unlimited period. A month ago my employer asked me to sign on a resignation letter with immediate effect. He promised to give me a 3-month salary and other benefits.
After a month only gratuity and leave pay have been deposited to my bank account. As per the UAE labour law do I have the right to claim for 3-month salary?

Oct 29, 2017
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Filing a labor case for salary delay and forcing resignation
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Q: My employer refused to pay salary (more than 3 months). Whenever I asked for the salary he told me to look for another job.
He is also forcing me to submit resignation letter and telling me: "cancel your visa by yourself".
Can I take legal action against this for pending salary? I already filed a case.

Jun 6, 2018
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Preparing for a court hearing of a labor case by an employee
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Q: Hello,
I have a few questions:
1. My first court hearing date is set for my labor case, has the employer been notified by Dubai court of such?
2. I have a remote hearing case in 2 weeks' time, how do I request a translator for the remote hearing beforehand?
3. I have already submitted all documents, what do I need to submit during the first hearing?
4. Will there be access to listen to what was said during the session after the court session is over?
5. In the event the employer does not attend the hearing, will they postpone or continue as normal?
Thanks!

Jun 14, 2021
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Time frame for cancelation of visa after withdrawing the labor case
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Q: Good day!
I have filed a case against my previous employer, then I withdrew it.
So how many days should I wait for my previous employer to cancel my visa?
Thank you!

Jun 3, 2021
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Asking to pay for training costs upon resignation while there was not any training

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am in my probation period. It has been 4 months and I want to resign from my current job to go back to my country, but my contract states that if I leave before a year then I will have to reimburse the training cost which is 6000 AED; almost 4 times my total salary.
This job is affecting my mental health and I want to leave as soon as possible.
There was not any specific training or course that company offered to me.


Nov 23, 2022
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المطالبة بالمستحقات العمالية لدى توبيخ العامل وفصله

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س: السلام عليكم،
أعمل في الإمارات. التأشيرة علي شركة في دبي ولكن تم إعارتي لشركة في الشارقة. قام صاحب العمل بتوبيخي أمام زملائي وفصلني من العمل.
عملت معهم منذ شهر يوليو من العام الماضي ولم يوفر صاحب العمل لي تأمينًا صحيًا ولا أوقات راحة خلال اليوم.
ماذا أفعل؟


May 29, 2023
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Can I amend my claim to include end-of-service benefits and unused annual leave?


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Q: Good day!
I have registered a court case through Al Adheed regarding 7 months of unpaid salaries. I submitted a resignation letter after my complaint, and they allowed me to submit the document in Arabic translation.
In my resignation, I stated that I wanted to claim my end-of-service benefits, salaries, and unused annual leave. I had my first hearing today with the judge and was told to wait for the judgment tomorrow.
Is it possible for me to amend my claim, as I only mentioned my salaries in the complaint?
I also want to claim my unused annual leave and end-of-service benefits. Can you please guide me on how to proceed with this process?



Sep 30, 2024
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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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My employer fired me under Article 44 for not showing up for work for 7 days in a row. But that’s not the case at all. I was sick and the management was aware and they let me go.
I went to another country to get treatment because it’s expensive in Dubai. My employer did not pay me my salary for the month I worked and fired me.
I have official sick leave from another country and there is correspondence where my employer sent me to another country for treatment.
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How to cancel the MoU to buy an apartment with the broker if the bank did not approve the loan? 0
Hi,
I have a situation where I signed an MoU and gave my security deposit to the seller's agent. However later, the bank valuation of the property is lower than the selling price.
On my MoU, it has a clause that “the buyer has a right to cancel/negotiate if the bank valuation is not the same as MoU.” I tried to negotiate, however, we didn't agree on the price so I asked to cancel.
Now the agent is threatening me that they will not cancel the MoU and that will deposit my cheque. Later I also came to know that the person I am dealing with is not the same person whose name is mentioned as a broker in the MoU.
The agent I am dealing with is constantly messaging me with threats. I decided not to speak to him and instead, I wrote an email to the broker whose name is mentioned on the MoU but received no response.
I am on a very tight timeline as I need to vacate my apartment in 3 weeks, I found another unit but I don't know if I can pursue this while the initial MoU still not canceled.
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Employer asking for visa reimbursement after resignation: do I need to pay? 0
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have already finished my first year with my company and resigned.
My employer is asking me to reimburse the cost of my visa because I did not finish my two-year contract.
Do I need to pay? The cost is 7,000 AED.
Oct 20, 2023
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