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4 available 4 • View allClaiming labour rights at the expiry of a limited labour contract


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Q: Hi Sir / Madam,
Please help.
My employment contract was limited and expired on 26 Mar 2020, which I did not renew.
Now it's 20 April 2020 almost one month and my company has not provided my end of service benefits, leave salary and exit ticket to the home country.
The company is forcing to sign and threatening that I will be responsible for the fines if I did not sign the cancellation papers.
They are not even showing the final settlement amount just claiming we will be providing all things after cancellation only.
Kindly advise.



Apr 20, 2020
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Eligibility to accrued annual leave at the completion of a limited contract

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Q: My limited labour contract will expire on 24th January. I don't want to renew my contract. My 2 month notice period also ends on 24th January.
I have one month of accrued annual leave still to take, but the company has not given me leave during my notice period according to the UAE law.
Let me know if this is acceptable or not. Can I get 1 month leave salary without taking the leave?
I have completed my 2-year service, so am I eligible for gratuity?


Dec 23, 2019
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Difference between non-renewal and termination of labour contract
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Q: I'm on a limited contract with a company in Dubai, I have been working since Jan 2011.
My current labour contract will expire on 21 Jan 19 & my residence visa will expire on 3 Feb 19.
I have informed my company not to renew my contract on 30 Dec 18 & want to discontinue working.
Now, they say that I need to provide 3 months' notice for non-renewal of contract and wanted me to work until 31 Mar 19.
Can you please advise

Jan 7, 2019
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Legal steps to claim gratuity from the company after two years contract
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Q: My company has refused to pay me 2 years of gratuity. I am refusing to cancel my visa until the gratuity is paid.
I was a consultant for 2 years, and though there is nothing explicit about gratuity payment in my contract, it is the labour law that it must be paid as I am on the company's visa and was a full-time employee, though my actual title was 'consultant'.
A lawyer has already charged me AED 2000 to write an email and no result. Would like to go forward with the legal complaint.

Jan 7, 2021
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • 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.
Jan 5, 2019
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Is a Barter Gratuity Possible in the UAE? 8
Issue: An employee resigned from the job after working for 5 years, and signs a letter addressed to the employer that he wants his gratuity to be paid only after his customer pays the employer. Therefore, has the employer defaulted for End of Service (EOS) payment under the UAE Labour Law?
Oct 5, 2017
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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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View allWhat can you do to speed up the labour appeal judgement? 0
Dear All,
Please do let me know how long does the court of appeal take to make a judgement. Can a court of appeal reject the appeal submitted by the defendant?
I am looking for a good labour attorney, would appreciate it if you can give me your contact details.
Thank you and looking forward!
Mar 30, 2021
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Calculation of gratuity when the current salary is not the same as the salary in the contract 0
My employer put my salary in the agreement as 800 AED since 2012 and still the same. But, my present salary is 2000 AED.
Q1: How they will pay my gratuity if I cancel my visa from the company? According to my agreement salary or my present salary?
Q2: If they hold my passport after canceling my visa, then what can I do?
Requesting your help in answering these 2 questions.
Mar 30, 2021
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Filing a complaint against a company after withdrawing a job offer 0
I signed an offer letter and a copy of a contract in a company located in Dubai Design District.
I resigned from my current company located in Jebel Ali and will be ending my noticed period on April 4, 2021.
Now the new company is really unclear about when I can start joining them. If the company does not pursue my hiring, but I have already resigned and lost my job, are there any legal complaints and claims I can file?
Mar 31, 2021
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The consequences of changing the nationality of an ex-pat 0
I have a working visa in the UAE. I have decided to apply for an EU passport.
Once I receive it, I need to surrender my original passport to the consulate since my country does not allow dual nationality.
I will be informing my company HR about this. I would like to know:
1. Can the company terminate me since I have joined under a different nationality?
2. What will happen to my end-of-service benefits?
3. Do I have to undergo a medical test, get a new Emirates ID, update my bank accounts, phone registration, and other documentation?
4. Anything else to be done?
Mar 30, 2021
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The rights and obligations of a freelancer regarding gratuity and non-competition 0
Good afternoon.
The company terminated my unlimited full-time employment contract after 3 years, so not renewing my visa. I am working on my own visa now and continue as a freelancer.
But they want me to sign their freelance/consultancy agreement with a clause that I am not allowed to work for any of their competitors (but they don't provide me with a visa, medical, no benefits, even not giving me enough working hours).
1) Is it legal to ask a freelancer for this exclusivity?
2) How I can be a freelancer and not allowed to work for other companies?
3) What shall I do if I still want to continue working with them but need other jobs in other companies to have enough income to pay my bills?
4) Am I entitled to gratuity? Because they didn't mention it.
Thank you
Feb 21, 2021
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