Q: Will I get a ban if I file a resignation or ask for the cancellation of my visa? I did not sign an offer letter or a company contract. I only signed a labor contract held in Tasheel. I have a 2 years-limited contract and I have spent 8 months at the company.

Q: Good day I would like to know what's the law when I am cancelling my limited contract which is already 1 and a half year completed. Is there any notice period?

Q: Hi! I need your suggestion and advice regarding my case. I'm about to file a resignation letter to my current employer. I was working with them as a regular employee for 5 years. Previously, I signed a new limited contract for 2 years and I got a new offer letter to a new company. May I know what are the sanctions they will file on me once I file my resignation and also my 1 month notice period?

Q: Dear Ma’am, My company is not paying our salaries for the last 90 days. The company is registered in RAK free zone. I want to resign but the company is asking me to pay 45 days salary since my contract is limited. I would like to inquire, why should an employee pay 45 days salary if the resignation is because of no salaries since the last 3 months. Looking for your guidance. Thank you best regards, I. I.

Q: I have been working for a private company (mainland) for 2 and a half years. My contract now is a renewed limited contract. I have resigned. I have given my company the notice period mentioned in the contract and committed to the penalty for early termination. According to MOHRE Reply to my email, I am entitled to a gratuity along with the rest of the final settlement as this is a RENEWED limited contract. My employer intends to do the following: 1- Review all my attendance during the past two and a half years and impose penalties on me accordingly. 2- Not to give me my gratuity or final settlement until I agree to his terms. 3- Not to give me my passport until I agree to his terms. 4- I am afraid if I report them for keeping the passport, they will just deny that they have it. How do I fight this without prolonging it? Please help me! Also note: I am already discussing another offer so I want to solve this quickly. How do I work for another company while fighting this?

Q: Hello there. I am working in a government organization here in the UAE. I was employed last January 2020 and was supposed to be a regular employee last July 2020. But last April 2020 they released a memo saying that all regularisation and promotions of employees will be on hold due to the pandemic and financial situation of the company. Up until now, I am still receiving a probationary salary. I wish to resign and transfer to a semi government company. Can my employer impose an employment ban on me if I resign? I have a limited contract by the way. Thank you in advance for answering my question.

Q: Hi, Is it possible for my employer to issue any kind of ban against me if I decide not to renew my limited contract? I have worked with them for 8 years and I don't have any desire to renew this time as I want to join a different company. Can they do anything to stop me from joining another company?

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.

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.

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.

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).