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Claiming labour rights ten months after resignation
I had filed a complaint against my previous employer to whom I worked for 6 years and 7 months. They did not give me my End of Service Gratuity, Leaves and Salary which amount, in total, to 87,000 AED. They are now 10 months due from the time I resigned.
My previous employer's legal representative first said that I am not eligible for all my claims since I did not serve notice period which is not true.
I responded citing evidence and today I received a letter from them again saying that I already signed that I received all my dues. Yes, I signed the MOL cancellation, but I haven't received my money.
There is no evidence that our company transferred such amount to my account. I signed because I was told that they will not cancel my MOL and I would not be able to start with my new job.
I wish someone represents me as I feel like my previous employer's legal representative is only delaying what is due.
Dear questioner,
You have very little time left to fight for your rights and dues. Once you complete 12 months from the date of visa cancellation, no formal complaint will be entertained by the government or any authority.
Therefore we would request you to raise a complaint with MOL for your pending salaries & dues at the earliest.
Kindly contact us via phone for a detailed discussion or write us an email for further assistance.
You must file a complaint with the labour office one year before leaving work, or your labour rights will be lost.
After the complaint, if a settlement is not reached, the papers will be referred to the labour court to discuss your requests and extend your eligibility for these claims, and then a lawyer must be appointed to proceed with the case.
You can contact our office for any inquiries.
