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9 available 9 • View allCan I change my job if I have a pending labour case with my current employer?
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Q: I had been working in a company for 4 years. The salary was pending for 5 months and I have made a legal complaint against the company. After the complaint, they terminated me with immediate effect.
I got another job and offer letter. After this, I have made a request for labour card cancellation.
How can I cancel my visa?

Nov 14, 2017
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Cancellation of a visa while having pending labour case
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Q: Can I request my employer to cancel my visa even if I have a pending case? They filed a case against me (breach of contract).

Apr 19, 2017
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Getting a new job while a labor case is pending
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Q: Hi,
I was recently terminated from my job due to some reasons, therefore, I have filed a complaint also.
During this case period if I get a job, will I be able to cancel my visa from the current company or not? Will it affect my case or not?

May 23, 2021
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Is a case summary sheet sufficient for applying for a temporary work permit?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I have registered a case in the labor court (for settlement payment & cancellation delays). I got a date for the hearing by email along with the ''Case Summary'' sheet which mentions the case number, the date of hearing & some details of the case.
Is this document sufficient for applying for a temporary work permit? Or is there any other document like an ''NOC'' from the court that is required for me to take up temporary work?
I have another job offer as well.
Thank you!

Jun 24, 2022
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Visa expired, labor case pending: Is it possible to face an absconding case?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I have an expired employment and residence visa while having an ongoing labor case against my employer.
Is it possible for immigration to file an absconding case against me due to overstaying?


Feb 4, 2023
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Exiting the country before investor visa approval if the visit visa expired

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am on a visit visa and my investor visa is under process.
Do I need to exit before the investor visa is issued if the visit visa expires in 30 days?


Feb 4, 2023
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Can I get a temporary work permit while a labor court case is pending?


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Q: Can I get a temporary work permit while a labor court case is pending?
My labor card and visa got expired as the previous company is not willing to cancel them.
I have an offer letter from a new company that wants me to join as soon as possible.
Please give an opinion.



Jun 22, 2023
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What happens to a work permit status after winning a labor case?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My work permit was canceled after I won a labor case against my employer. They now want to appeal the decision. What will happen to my work permit status?
They now want to appeal the decision. What will happen to my work permit status? Will it still be canceled?




Aug 10, 2023
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How to join a new employer while there is a labor case in court?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I filed a labor complaint, but the company did not pick up the phone when they called twice. We did not discuss the issue mutually, so I was advised to go to court.
I gave a notice period from August 17, 2023 to September 17, 2023. My actual notice period is 3 months, but I did not receive my salary for 4 months.
If I get a job offer letter while the case is in court and want to cancel my visa, will they accept it?
If not, what should I do? Will there be any complications in joining another employer?



Aug 28, 2023
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1 available 1 • View allAn 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.
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Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • 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.
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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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Ministerial Decree No. (766) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for Granting a Permit to a Worker for Employment by a New Employer 3
By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.
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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