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4 available 4 • View allConsequences of the early termination of a renewed limited contract
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Q: Dear all,
I completed an initial 2-year limited contract which ended in January. Now we will sign a new contract, likely also limited.
If I did not continue my employment (i.e. renew), I think I would be entitled to 42 days of EOSB plus one month of annual leave not taken.
If I sign a new limited contract with one-month notice period but leave before the end of that contract's term (and before completing 5 years of service), do I lose that accrued EOSB even though I completed the first contract?
Plus would I be liable to pay a 3-month penalty?

Feb 7, 2021
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Calculation of gratuity upon resignation in a limited contract

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Q: I have completed my first two-year limited contract and renewed for another two years.
If I resign after completing a year of the second contract, after a total of three years of service, how would my gratuity be calculated?


Jun 27, 2019
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What to do in case the employer is not accepting your resignation?
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Q: My employer here in Abu Dhabi is not accepting my resignation. I am serving them for more than 2 years and this is my second (renewed) limited contract.
I told them that I am willing to take the notice period and pay for whatever I need to.

Feb 17, 2021
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Can I resign 5 months after the renewal contract and what are the requirements?

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Q: Can I resign 5 months after the renewal contract and what are the requirements for the employee and the employer?


Jun 6, 2023
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2 available 2 • View allProvisions of Limited and Unlimited Labour Contracts in the UAE Labour Law 147
When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.
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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.
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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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View allRegistering an execution case after winning a payment order 0
I need to register an execution case since I won a payment order (Amr Ada) Case.
A) Is there a special format to use when registering the execution case file? or can I type in my words in the online process for smart case registration?
B) What is the cost of the execution for the Amr Ada case? I need to claim that amount as part of my total, but I don't know how much this will cost me? Is it a fixed cost or is it a percentage of the executed amount?
C) The honorable court had earlier decided to give me a fee postponement of Amr Ada court fees since I am 80 years old. Then the respondent lost the Amr Ada lawsuit and he will have to pay the court fees.
Will I have to pay for the execution case filing? Or the letter I got for court fee postponement will apply to the execution case as well?
Thank you!
Oct 21, 2020
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Filing a false case against an employee in order not to pay his dues 0
Sir,
I am working in Dubai as a sales representative with 1000 as basic salary in the contract. I submit my resignation on 15/09/2020 with 30 days notice period.
The company asked me to hand over the job on 01/10/2020. I handed over the company car, SIM, and laptop. On 11/10/2020, the company filed a case against me that I deleted all company emails.
They filed a case in labor court. They don't want to pay me September month salary + 6 years final settlement +1 year leave salary. Also, They don't want me to join a competitor company.
That's why they filed the case. I do not have money for food. My 4 member family in India depends only on my salary. I don't know what to do.
Please help me!
Oct 20, 2020
466
Filing a complaint against a husband who is cheating on his wife 0
Hello sir,
I stay in India. My husband has been working in the UAE for the last 5 years. Last month, I came to know that he is having an affair with a Pakistani girl and they are in love for the last year.
The girl herself had given me a call. I want to complain against that girl and my husband.
Please guide me!
Oct 17, 2020
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Obligation of the cheque signatory when he wants to leave the company 0
I am working in a tourism company in Sharjah, the 100% ownership is with the sponsor. The company started in March 2019, after 3 years only, to change to LLC as per the license.
The sponsor gave me power of attorney to open a bank account so I am signing on cheques and all is going perfectly.
My company has 7 partners and they took various letters on the company letterhead and stamped for mutual agreement, and also my 2 blank cheques and one checkbook are with them.
Please advise, is there any issue if I quit the company?
I want to repay AED 50000 to the company because I paid credit to customers still not received, and I will pay but need few months time to repay the same. They threatened like talking more.
Please advise and how can you help
Oct 12, 2020
501
Possibility to terminate property purchase for failing to issue the SPA 0
Hello,
I have purchased an off-plan apartment in Dubai last year. I paid the deposit, OQOOD registration fees and have been paying all instalments on schedule toward’s the developer's Escrow Account.
However, the developer is delaying issuing the SPA and OQOOD until now with no valid reason, even though they had me sign the SPA from my side on the promise that they’ll sign it after me and attest it from DLD.
It’s been more than a year now, I’ve been asking for both the SPA & OQOOD or refund of my money, yet the developer simply replies with “it’s under process”.
I would prefer now to just terminate the agreement and get a full refund of my payments. is that possible?
Oct 11, 2020
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