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6 available 6 • View allComplaint to the Ministry of Labour for salary delay
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Q: Hello,
I have serious question regarding the salary delay issues. Well, can the employer hold salary for more than 3 months?
Because now its already the 4th month running and we as staff are yet to receive the salaries. So, please advise us what we can do in this matter as we are all now in no man's land.

Mar 15, 2018
4573
Unpaid salary and the right action required to redeem it
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Q: I started working in August 2017 with a company in Dubai. By the end of August, I received my first salary on time.
Now, it is already the end of October and my employer still didn't pay my September salary. As per accounting, it is also not clear when we will receive October salary, maybe mid of November for September salary only.
My contract is unlimited and I would like to know when I can report salary delay to the MoL. By 11.11.2017, will my contract be breached because of 2 unpaid salaries in a row, and can I resign and change to a new company without getting a labour ban?
When can I stop working for my current company without notice due to unpaid salary and breach of contract?

Nov 2, 2017
2549
What to expect after filing a labour complaint for salary delay
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Q: Dear Sir,
I have not been paid salary by my employer for the past 5 months. Once I file a labour complaint, can the employer terminate my contract and cancel my residence visa?
Regards

Apr 3, 2018
621
How to get employee's rights after delaying the salary for three months?
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Q: Hello sir,
My salary has been delayed for three months now. We are in June and since March, I haven't got my salary. On the other side, I have a loan for which an installment is due since last month.
Hence, I tried to get a new job which I finally got. Based on that, I have given resignation with one month notice period as my contract is unlimited.
My employer doesn't seem to be in a position to settle my end of service for 3 years, 2 months vacation salary, and 4-month salary including June; around 60000 to be paid.
Please advise how to get this money and start working with the next opportunity?
Thanks!

Jun 8, 2021
318
Visa cancelation by an employer while an employee's dues are not settled
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Q: Hello Sir,
I have worked for a company for 4 years and 4 months on an unlimited contract and resigned after serving a notice period of one month as the employer was not paying me the salary properly for almost a year.
Now, he hasn't settled my EOSB, pending salary but canceled the visa.
How can I claim my dues?

May 17, 2021
402
Terminating an employment contract due to salary delay for about a year
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Q: Hello,
I want to know the legal procedures to file a case against my employer due to not paying my salary from July 2020 till date. The last salary that I've received was in June 2020.
I am still working and doing my duties for the company, but I can not wait anymore and I want to take legal action against my employer and terminate my contract.
My visa shall expire by end of September 2021 and I would like to sort out this issue before the expiry of my visa to avoid being illegally overstaying.
How can I start the process?
And please clarify to me my rights in such a situation and my benefits for requesting to terminate my contract due to this salary delay.
Thanks!

Jul 15, 2021
440
Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allI Have Not Been Paid By My Employer For 3 Months, What Should I Do? 14
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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An 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
90725
Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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
103638
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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View allما العقوبة عندما تتحول الجناية إلى جنحة في قضية مخدرات؟ 0
السلام عليكم،
ما العقوبة عندما تتحول الجناية إلى جنحة في قضية المخدرات؟
Feb 15, 2022
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Does the jail term start counting from the date of arrest or date of judgment? 0
My brother is in jail for the last 2 months in Abu Dhabi, UAE. On 10/2/2022, the judge gave judgment for three months in jail and evict from the country.
My question is do they count the days since they arrest my brother or from the day of judgment?
Please let me know
Feb 13, 2022
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تكاليف تعيين خبير في قضية تتعلق بشركة مقاولات والمسؤول عن تعيينه وحياده 0
لدينا قضية مدنية مرفوعة ضد الشركة؛ وهي عبارة عن خلاف في حساب الكميات وجودتها داخل شركة مقاولات حيث فرضوا غرامات علينا لأعمال لم تكن في نطاق عملنا.
السؤال:
في حال استدعت المحكمة خبيرًا فنيًا للحكم بيننا، مَن يدفع راتب الخبير؟ ومَن يُعينه؟ ومن أي جانب يأتي لضمان الحيادية؟
May 10, 2020
1779
What happens when you miss a hearing in a criminal case 0
I am the defendant in a penal case, and the hearing session was scheduled for 16/12/2019 but I was unable to appear at the court because I had health issues.
Please advise me on what to do now.
Dec 22, 2019
2001
Resigning and claiming labour dues after signing the cancellation paper 0
Hi
I need your advice, please.
I resigned and completed my notice period upon transferring my visa from DMCC to TECOM. My employer sent the end of service settlement along with my last salary and leave benefit.
Now, to complete the process, they need me to sign that I have received the amount which I didn't. My previous employer is saying they don't have money right now and to sign then they will pay once available.
My question here is that if I sign, do I lose my right to claim the money if they didn't pay?
If yes, what kind of legal document or cheque can I ask them to provide prior signing? I'm hugely affected as I can't transfer the visa.
I have asked DMCC and they said I can file a complaint for them to try to settle but I'm sure my previous employer will come and say no money without solid commitment to pay.
Then DMCC will advise going to court which might take a long time. I don't like to make problems but I need advice on what I can ask them to provide to secure my money and to transfer my visa.
Dec 20, 2019
737
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