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Termination for non-performance and claim for arbitrary dismissal
Hi,
I am the GM of a company in the Internet City and the VP Sales MEAA.
My contract has been terminated after 13 years due to some results that did not meet the company expectations.
No process was followed prior to termination. I wish to know if I will have a claim for arbitrary dismissal.
Regards
A. D.

Dear Mr D.,
Thank you for reaching out to me on this.
I believe that your termination was not as per the reasons laid down under the UAE Labour Law and you would have ground to stake your claim to up to 3 months salary as compensation towards arbitrary dismissal.
Could you please advise if you have cancelled your visa and received all your labour entitlements (barring the compensation).
I will require more details as to the company expectations, targets...etc. if it was communicated to you.
Please write back here or mail me the summary on email.
Regards,
Hari Wadhwana

Obtaining arbitrary dismissal compensation depends on the method of dismissal, the duration of your work and other matters deemed appropriate by the court.