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5 available 5 • View allConsequences of working without residency or work permit
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Q: I have worked for an employer for 22 days and now he tells me my services are no longer needed. He has not processed my visa and I only have an offer letter from him.
I have been on sites and done his work but he says he doesn't need me and has thrown me out of the company. He is not ready to pay for anything.
My visa status is currently cancelled from my old employer and I'm on the 30 days period now. My wife's visa is on hold in immigration and I don't know what to do.
I want the money for the work that I have done for the past 22 days.
Kindly advise.

Apr 25, 2019
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What to do if your new employer withdrew the employment offer
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Q: I got an employment offer from one of the construction companies from Dubai after the personal interview. I signed the employment offer which I received through email and sent back.
Now, after 20 days, they withdrew this offer as per their management decision. I am working in Qatar and I already resigned from my job, and next week I have to leave Qatar.
I don't know what to do. Is there any chance to claim it legally?

Mar 3, 2017
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Claiming unpaid salaries without having a work visa
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Q: I am Venkatesh.
I am working in one interior company in Sharjah. Nearly 2 months completed, but till now they didn't pay my salary.
I asked my company manager, owner and my agent, but no response. My agent told me tomorrow at 4 to have an appointment, then I tell you.
I have a tourist visa only, so give me a suggestion.

Aug 24, 2018
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هل يمكن التعرض لحرمان بسبب البقاء مخالفًا بعد مدة السماح؟

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س: مرحبًا،
لدي مخالفات على التأشيرة بسبب البقاء مخالفًا بعد مدة السماح لمدة عشرة أيام. أريد دفع جميع المخالفات والخروج.
في هذه الحالة، هل سأتعرض لحرمان أو بصمة عين؟
شكرًا!


Nov 30, 2022
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الترحيل من الدولة بسبب مخالفات الإقامة
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س: السلام عليكم أخي الكريم،
أنا في دولة الإمارات. يوجد عليّ مخالفات على الفيزا وأنا في الشهر السابع من المخالفات وليس لدي القدرة المالية على أن أسددها.
أريد البدء في إجرات الترحيل ولا أعلم أين أذهب وفيزتي على أبوظبي.

Jan 28, 2023
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2 available 2 • View allRecent 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 235
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. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts 5
According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.
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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