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Q: I have been working as a training sales manager for more than 18 months now in a university under a free zone in Dubai.
My employer keeps threatening me that I will lose my job if no students enrolled for short courses within the COVID-19 impacts, however, I'm doing my job and others' jobs on a daily basis.
He is still not satisfied with the results and keeps threatening me every day, I don't know what should I do?
Also, I need to know my rights in case they decided to fire me as they said that they can fire me without any financial rights because of the current circumstances!
Please advice!




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Arbitrary dismissal of a pregnant woman in the time of COVID-19
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Q: Please help me with the below scenario.
I had worked with a company for 2 years and 11 months. I was terminated on the basis of redundancy on 2nd March 2020. They gave me one month notice period which ended on the 31st of March 2020.
I completed the notice period and I do understand the situation due to pandemic. But in my situation also, my company knows that I am pregnant and it is very difficult to face this kind of situation.
I just want to know what shall I do and what are the benefits that I can get from my company. Please I need your advise and help to solve this. I will deliver by next month and hope to be in good health.
Thank you and hope someone will answer my concerns and will not stress my self in this situation.

May 28, 2020
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The rights of an employee in case of termination for pregnancy
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Q: Good evening,
I have been working for this company in Dubai for almost 4 years now and I have received a bonus of good performance and dedication at least 2 times from my employer.
I recently got pregnant and informed my boss. Note that this is my second pregnancy in the same company and I have worked very well with no absences or sick leaves.
All of a sudden my boss sent me an email to terminate my contract stating the reason for termination as due to unsatisfactory performance.
I would like to know if she had to right to do so knowing that I am pregnant.
Thank you.

Feb 21, 2021
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What can you do if the employer is pressuring you to resign because you are pregnant?

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Q: Hi,
My wife is nearly 4 months into a new job. We are expecting our first child and her work found out about this recently.
Not long after finding out, her line manager made a fuss about how many weeks her maternity leave will be and what it will cost the company, and how much inconvenience it will cause (though we have no evidence of this conversation).
Today she was pressurized to resign, being told "we don't think this job is your thing". She was accused of messing up the job, but when she challenged for evidence they had none.
We strongly suspect this is mostly down to her being pregnant. She has been working for 4 years in her industry in the UAE (6 years in total) and has never been terminated from previous jobs.
She is still on probation. What can she do to avoid termination if they decide to make up reasons for firing her?


Feb 16, 2023
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Terminated from job due to pregnancy, what can I do?



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Q: Hello Sir,
I am a doctor and was working at a clinic. I am expecting a baby and am 9 months pregnant.
My company terminated me due to my pregnancy, and I filed a complaint with MOHRE.
The judge ruled that my termination was not illegal and that I would not receive compensation.
What should I do now?




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What compensation can I expect if I resign or am terminated as a pregnant teacher?




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Q: Hello,
What can I expect my employer to offer if they ask me to resign or terminate my contract?
I am a married teacher, 4 months pregnant, with a recently signed contract until August 2026. They say I did not achieve the rating the school wanted, which is true.
I don’t want to fight legally; I just want to leave and go home for the peace and health of myself and my baby.





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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.
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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