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6 available 6 • View allThe rights of an employee upon finishing a limited contract without renewal
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Q: Dear Sir,
I finished my 2-year limited contract. My visa grace period is going to be finished also soon. My company is still not paying my gratuity. They say that, for a limited contract, there is no gratuity!
They paid me a part of my leave salary; I received full leave salary on my first vacation but they still not providing my air ticket.
1. Is gratuity applicable for a 2-year limited contract?
2. How can they pay basic + HRA only for leave salary while I got full salary when I took my annual leave for the first time?
3. Can I claim airfare instead of the air ticket?
4. Where to register a complaint?
Please advice!

May 2, 2020
799
Claiming labour dues and visa cancellation upon completing the contract

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Q: I already completed the 2-year limited contract with my employer. As stipulated in their acknowledgement of my non-renewal, they will release the last salary and gratuity if I will provide any visa or plane ticket.
Luckily, I was able to find a new job and while the papers are still in process, I provided them with a copy of visit visa since the new employer cannot provide a working visa unless all legal papers will be done.
Even though I already gave them a copy of my visit visa, my old employer is still not giving me my last salary and gratuity.
What should I do?


Jul 2, 2019
922
Consequences of non-renewal of visa and labour contract
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Q: Kindly advise what can I do now that my visa already expired (expiry date is 04.04.2019). I keep waiting for my boss to have it renewed as he promised it will be renewed.
The grace period is already finished and at this time, I have not received his advised for renewal yet. My labour contract is also not renewed.
I am still working with them but I feel like somebody will just catch me as at this time I know I am over-staying. Is filing a resignation and complaining to labour the solution for my situation?
I also have a credit card that I agree for a settlement a few months back, but since our salary is always delayed, the bank said they will cancel the settlement and will file a case.
How can I check if I really have a case now? Can the police just put me in jail?
Hoping you can somehow give me advice.

May 14, 2019
1120
Is it legal to cooperate with salespersons sponsored by employers or spouses?
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Q: Is it legal to sign an agreement with an individual to sell products and services for my sole proprietorship company purely on a commission basis?
The individuals are from different backgrounds, some are working in some companies, some are on a spouse visa.

Apr 12, 2021
284
New amendments to the UAE Labor Law
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Q: Dear Madam,
Would request you to share recent amendments/laws of the UAE Labor Law.
Thank you.
V.

Jun 18, 2019
735
Is it legal to work part time with another job in the UAE?

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Q: Hi,
I am currently working with company A in Dubai.
I wish to work as a freelancing commission agent with company B in Dubai at the same time.
I would like to create an MOU between Company B and me. Is this legally possible?


Sep 12, 2021
554
Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allProvisions of Limited and Unlimited Labour Contracts in the UAE Labour Law 147
When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.
Jan 5, 2019
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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
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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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View allThe consequences of staying in the UAE after the end of the grace period 0
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!
Dec 26, 2022
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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.
We already paid until December. Is there a current law where we can avoid paying the penalty of 2 months if we will end the contract earlier?
Oct 21, 2020
359
Travelling to GCC countries while have an unpaid loan in the UAE 0
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Can I have your Whatsapp number? I have an urgent question, please.
Jan 13, 2020
733
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
2008
The right way of settling a bank debt and paying fines 0
Dear Sir,
I have a police case for AED 9000 cheque bounce. Now can I approach the bank for settlement or I can pay the fine and close the case?
Will the bank raise the civil case against me again? If the bank agrees with me for instalment basis settlement, will bank inform the police to remove the case filed against mee immediately?
How many days will this process take?
Please advise?
Jan 2, 2020
905
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