Can the employer reduce the salary of an employee without consent?

Hello,

Thank you for your question.

Under the UAE laws and regulations, your employer should not be able to make an amendment to your employment contract without your approval and sign-off.

This includes amendments related to your salary. If you do not agree to the reduction then you have the option to resign. Alternatively, your employer may terminate you.

If you do not agree to the reduction in salary, and as a result, you are terminated, then generally, your end of employment entitlements should be calculated on the basis of the salary in your original contract. This is the same whether you resign or are terminated.

If your employer has amended your contract without your signature, you can file a complaint against them at the relevant authority.

If you work in a free zone, you would first file a complaint there. Alternatively, you can file a complaint at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization.

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Ludmila