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8 available 8 • View allEntitlements of the employee upon termination for redundancy
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Q: My brother was terminated yesterday and the reason is to reduce employees upon instructions from our UK office.
He’s with the company for 3.9 years under unlimited contract and given the 30 days notice on 30.05.2019.
Is he entitled for 3 months salary compensation as per arbitrary dismissal/termination not related to performance?
He was advised verbally about this instruction and he was chosen. We would like to know his full benefits and rights, please.
Thank you in advance.

Jul 7, 2019
563
The rights of an employee upon termination without a reason
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Q: Hello,
Good day!
Please I need some advice!
My employer canceled me automatically without a valid reason. I have already finished almost 8 months and they brought me back to the agency.
The agency sent me again to another employer. Can I leave the agency?
My employer told me that I can't leave the agency because they paid for me. They canceled me without a reason.
I want to know my rights.

Oct 22, 2022
188
How can I claim unpaid salary and unused leave days held by employer after resignation?

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Q: I joined an organization on 22nd March and decided to resign on 14 July with the intention to stay in the country and apply for another job.
Based on the UAE labor law, I gave a notice period of one month. However, I was asked to work for 14 days from 14 July which means my last day will be 27th July.
They are not ready to pay me for the rest of my notice period which I am happy to work through. I also accrued 8 days of annual leave during this period, as I haven't utilized it.
Do I get annual leave encashment?
What options do I have if they disagree?


Jul 28, 2023
182
Can I take annual leave if I was put on garden leave for investigation by my company?


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Q: I was put on garden leave pending investigation from tomorrow, however, I have planned and approved annual leave starting Saturday.
Is it legal to go ahead?



Nov 8, 2023
210
Terminating an employee during probation: 14 or 30 days' notice?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If an employee is still on probation period, can the employer terminate the contract with 14 days' notice even if the employment contract states 30 days' notice?
The company is under MOHRE.





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Nov 24, 2023
778
Terminated during probation for raising concerns about manager: What now?


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Q: Good morning,
I was terminated during my probationary period this week. I understand there is no right of appeal during this period. However, the HR contact has told me to seek legal advice as they believe I may have a case.
I submitted a confidential submission to HR raising concerns in good faith about my manager, disclosing a number of very serious issues, and was told that my identity would be protected and I would not be treated differently or victimized in any way.
My identity was leaked to management, and I was removed from all accounts, moved desks, told not to meet with any colleagues, and then terminated as a result.
I suppose my question is, is there a case? I should add that it is a government-owned airline, so any route would be the ruler court.



Feb 5, 2024
100
My employer sent me an email of termination with garden leave. How to ensure to get paid?



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Q: My employer sent me an email of termination and told me I don't need to attend the notice period (1 month).
Does that legally spare him from paying me the full salary disclosed in the contract for my notice period?
If not, how do I get evidence from the labor ministry that I haven't been paid for my notice month when I submit a complaint?




May 21, 2024
181
Requested to resign after seven years of service. What are my rights?




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Q: Hello,
I have been asked to resign from my company after more than seven years of service.
I am not being terminated but requested to resign and given garden leave as per my notice period.
What are my rights in this case?





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Feb 20, 2025
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Legal blog
4 available 4 • View allTermination Without a Valid Reason - What Can You Do? 12
An interview-format article covering the topic of employment termination without a valid reason in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of termination, like notice periods, end of service benefits, arbitrary dismissal, unpaid salaries etc.
Jan 15, 2020
5515
Is a Barter Gratuity Possible in the UAE? 8
Issue: An employee resigned from the job after working for 5 years, and signs a letter addressed to the employer that he wants his gratuity to be paid only after his customer pays the employer. Therefore, has the employer defaulted for End of Service (EOS) payment under the UAE Labour Law?
Oct 5, 2017
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Recent Amendments to the UAE Labour Regulations 24
Three new ministerial decrees containing a new set of rules for the labour market were issued by the UAE Ministry of Labour last year and came into force on the 1st of January this year. The decrees are expected to alter the contractual relationship between employers and workers in the UAE.
Apr 19, 2016
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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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I bought an off-plan property from a developer in downtown during the peak time. My payment plan was based on construction with completion being Dec 2019. I have paid more than 50%.
I requested the developer to readjust my payment plan as the project is delayed. They moved on payment forward and sneakingly changed completion date to Aug 2021 in the document. The SPA still says Dec 2019.
Now I'm struggling to pay the next payment due to COVID-19 and project is completed 56% as par Dubai land department and 60% as per the developer. The developer is asking for payment and calling me every day.
My question is can I still use the delay in the project as a clause to cancel my unit?
Can I cancel my apartment and how much can the developer deduct?
After selling me, the developer started offering customers post-handover payment plans for 4 years, which is very unfair as even if I complete my payment, no one will buy from me as the developer is selling something with 4 years post-handover.
Can legal help be provided in this regard?
Jun 7, 2020
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Easy way to know whether a job offer is real or scam 100
I am a health professional in Canada.
Years back, I posted my CV to work in the middle east on a job site in the gulf. Last week, I got 3 emails claiming from a general hospital in Abu Dhabi, a hospital Dubai and another medicare hospital in Dubai for online recruitment.
they showed interest in my CV. All emails were from free accounts (gmail.com address). I chose then to forward an email to the concerned HR department of the concerned hospitals.
I forwarded one email to the official email of one of the hospitals (as given on the hospital site). They replied and said, yes, the email is legitimate and you can apply with confidence.
Now I got an offer letter from Dubai hospital with handsome salary offer but from a Gmail address. They're asking me to start position in one month only and asking to contact a travel agency based in Dubai.
Is it a scam or true? I have forwarded the email to the HR department of the hospital to determine authenticity.
Jun 7, 2020
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Employee rights in case of changing an unlimited contract to a limited contract 7
Hi,
What is the law if an employer wants to change a contract from an unlimited to a limited contract?
Is the employer liable to pay the 3 months arbitrary dismissal (if valid) + other monies owed prior to changing the current unlimited contract to a limited contract?
Jun 7, 2020
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Terminating the SPA and claiming refund for changing specifications 2
Can a developer change the layout of the building as shown at the launch event and part of all brochures/online advertisements/model under the pretext that the same is not included in the SPA?
For the launch, we got convinced with the building design and layout but at delivery, it’s changed without prior intimation.
Can I make a legal case or can they take the guise that it’s not part of the SPA?
Can I get a refund for the 30% advance payment and refuse possession of the unit?
Jun 8, 2020
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Inability to continue paying the installments of a property because of COVID-19 5
Hi sir,
I live in the UK. I am an investor and a broker for a property development company. One of my customers bought an off-plan property from it i.e just Cavalli Villa 2 years ago. 33% was completed and handover is due in 2021.
My client paid part of the deposit around AED 390000 (£80000) and she has been paying to the project for the last two years until early this year when COVID- 19 hit the UK. Since then, she has been ill and lost her job and, therefore, she is unable to pay.
My customer received a letter from the company saying that if the outstanding amount is not paid within 30 days, then they will take her to court. They say that they would cancel her plot and she will lose all MONEY paid so far.
My client needs payment delay until her situation improves but this request has been declined. The money secured under the ESCROW account. Can the developer have the power to take money from the escrow account?
What is her right under Dubai law? Can she do anything to avoid court order? The UK is in lockdown at the moment with no proper or normal banking functions.
Thank you!
Jun 9, 2020
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