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6 available 6 • View allArbitrary dismissal and calculation of the compensation
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Q: I believe I have a strong case of arbitrary dismissal.
I understand from article 115 of Labor Law that if this is the case my employer is bound to compensate me for a maximum of 3 months total wages.
My questions are:
1) By using the word maximum does that mean they can pay less than 3 months?
2) My contracted monthly pay is split into two parts: basic and allowance. Could they argue I am only entitled to 3 months basic pay and not the total amount?

Jun 27, 2018
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Resignation from a hospital to take another governmental offer



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Q: I am working as a registered nurse in Abu Dhabi in a reputed hospital. Recently, I got an offer from a government hospital. I am planning to resign from my hospital, but they said that they will issue a 1-year ban against me and I need to pay 3 months salary.
My contract is limited and I have just completed my 2 months.
Would anyone give me a clear idea?




Apr 14, 2020
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Dismissal of an employee for unsatisfactory performance
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Q: The company I have worked at for over 3 years terminated my contract alleging that the company forecast is not famous, as the clients are not awarding us new jobs.
The reason is not related to my work nor my performance. Never had any negative feedback nor complaints whatsoever from the company.
In your opinion, can my dismissal be considered arbitrary?

Sep 19, 2017
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How to claim the labor dues from a business after working with them online?
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Q: Hi there,
I used to work online for a business that operates out of Dubai. I have a large sum of unpaid wages owed to me by my former employer. I can see online that they continue to operate and receive clients.
They have also put on other employees who continue to work in the business. I have made several attempts to recover my unpaid wages yet have not been successful in doing so.
Finally, I am looking to take formal proceedings against my former employer.
As I do not live in Dubai, what grounds can I be covered on, If any at all?

Dec 27, 2021
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Labor rights of the employee in case of termination after completing one year
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Q: Hi Ma'am
This is about my husband getting terminated in Dubai. He has been terminated on the grounds of misbehavior which is a false allegation by the employer.
He has completed 1 year period at the company. The employer has filed a labor complaint against my husband. I'm not much aware of the labor law of Dubai.
Can you please let me know if my husband is entitled to the 3 months salary along with the vacation pay as he just completed his 1 year in the company?
The contract my husband signed doesn't have anything mentioned as 3 months' pay but does have the vacation pay after completing 1 year.
But will he be entitled to it even if he is terminated?
Also, my husband has proof of the employer's misbehavior (voice record)
Please reply.

May 10, 2022
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An employee is terminated due to operational restructuring. How to calculate the dues?

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Q: Hi,
I have been working for my company for more than 8 years. My employer terminated my contract due to operational restructuring.
Please advise what the end of service & compensation will be.
Thank you!


Oct 30, 2022
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • 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
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A Brief on the End of Service Gratuity Laws in the UAE 28
The UAE has mainly the 3 sectors which have their employment laws, like the laws of companies under MOHRE (governed by Federal Law no. (8) of 1980 Labour Law, Domestic works govern under Federal Law no. (10) of 2017 On Domestic Workers and Free Zone companies governed by their specific employment laws.
Feb 6, 2020
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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 was an employee of a major group in the UAE. Now, they have transferred me to another entity within the same group in the UAE.
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