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Employee's rights when forced to be downgraded
Sir, I am employed in this company since April 13, 2011.
I was recently informed that my company is cutting back on expenses, and I am no longer needed in my position. They offered to continue hiring me as Documents Controller for a lower unspecified salary.
The reason is that they are abolishing my department for which I am the Manager receiving AED 21500 and AED 4500 housing allowance.
Ultimately, I refused. So they decided to terminate me asap, and the termination letter will be given to me in a few days.
Through your kind assistance, I wish to know what compensation is due to me for being terminated.
By the way, just in case this info if significant in my case, I suffered a heart attack last September 7, 2017. I was welcomed back to work December 15, 2017, with a total leave of 96 days.
I do not wish to continue because their treatment for me since reporting back is not the same, the new general manager is aloof and disrespectful towards me.
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
MELVIN ESTEPA

I trust you are fine.
With regard to your below inquiry, before we can proceed with any further advice, we would like to know the type of your employment contract with the company; is it limited or unlimited.
kindly respond to enable us to advise you further. However, we would also want you to email us at info@awsuwaidi-advocates.com or call 045547635 to enable us advice you further.
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