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Q: Hi!
I would like to ask for advice.
The company has terminated me last June 30, 2019. My work is a visual merchandiser and we have 16 stores across the UAE which I need to visit all in one month.
But last April and May, I have not visited some of the shops due to other important and urgent work.
The company suddenly send me a termination letter due to non-performance which I am really shocked because I didn't understand that they put non-performance if I am doing other important and urgent projects.
There is no warning letter given to me. Since I'm getting pressure from the HR, I had signed the termination letter and it was effective June 30, 2019.
But after 3 or 4 days, the company asked me to come to work for 1 month notice period July 1-31. Then they ask me to work again in August, and then until September 15. Then they terminated me.
I need your advice if there's a chance that I could complain about this to the labour and the chances of getting the correct compensation.
Thanks



Oct 17, 2019
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Termination of employment contract for unsatisfactory performance

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam
I am a Relationship Manager In a bank in Dubai.
My employer has terminated my services (discontinuation of services) with reason as unsatisfactory performance during 2017.
They have given me 30 days' notice period and have mentioned in the letter that I am exempted from attending office during the notice period.
I seek your valuable advice, can I claim 3 months' full salary for my such termination where it was done all of sudden without alerting me with warning letters.
Also if you can advise me how to file a case against the employer in order to claim 3 months' salary.
Thanks and regards


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Q: The company I have worked at for over 3 years terminated my contract alleging that the company forecast is not famous, as the clients are not awarding us new jobs.
The reason is not related to my work nor my performance. Never had any negative feedback nor complaints whatsoever from the company.
In your opinion, can my dismissal be considered arbitrary?

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Q: Hello Sir,
I was employed with DAFZA (Free zone) company for 11 months under an unlimited contract as a business development manager.
The company HQ is outside the UAE and I was issued an offer letter to start my employment from 1-Oct-2018, and I started the work on 1st Oct.
But my free zone employment (unlimited contract) was only issued on 19-Nov-2018. When does my actual contract start? Am I eligible to claim 1 month + 19 days in my End of Service (EOS) settlement?
I was issued verbal termination on 4-9-18 and after my follow-up email, I was issued a written termination on 10-9-18 which I've not signed yet stating my performance.
So kindly let me know if this termination letter is valid without my acceptance signature?
I was given 30 days notice period and did not have to work. Am I eligible to claim arbitrary dismissal compensation of 3 months salary as I am still not employed?
Kindly advise if I'm eligible for leave salary and If yes, how many days.

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Labor rights of the employee in case of termination after completing one year
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Q: Hi Ma'am
This is about my husband getting terminated in Dubai. He has been terminated on the grounds of misbehavior which is a false allegation by the employer.
He has completed 1 year period at the company. The employer has filed a labor complaint against my husband. I'm not much aware of the labor law of Dubai.
Can you please let me know if my husband is entitled to the 3 months salary along with the vacation pay as he just completed his 1 year in the company?
The contract my husband signed doesn't have anything mentioned as 3 months' pay but does have the vacation pay after completing 1 year.
But will he be entitled to it even if he is terminated?
Also, my husband has proof of the employer's misbehavior (voice record)
Please reply.

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Terminated without warning. Eligible for 3 months' compensation?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I was terminated without receiving a written warning, and the reason given is that I don't perform my basic duties, which is definitely not true.
I had just submitted a local leave, and the day after, the termination letter was sent to me via email along with the approved leave.
Am I entitled to 3 months of compensation for arbitrary termination? My contract is for 3 years.




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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.
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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.
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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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