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4 available 4 • View allTermination due to redundancy and notice period
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Q: Hello.
I have been working for one company a year and a half. Yesterday, I was told that due to redundancy they don't require my services.
The letter they gave me is extremely controversial- stating that my contract is terminated with immediate effect, and on the other side, I am asked to serve a one-month contractual notice.
So my question is, is that legal? Am I entitled for more than one salary due to redundancy? Do I have to work for the notice since its immediate termination?
Thank you

Oct 4, 2018
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labour entitlements in case of termination for redundancy


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Q: I am writing this mail to clarify my redundancy termination and end benefits. I had been working with a construction and maintenance LLC from the period of 01-09-2015 to 15-04-2020.
I have received a termination letter on 15-04-2020, the reason mentioned is due to redundancy. As informed by the company HR department, I am eligible to get one month notice period salary and end benefits.
Could you please make me understand the below query in conjunction with the UAE labour law?
In redundancy termination as per the UAE labour law, is the employee eligible for any kind of compensation apart from the notice period payment?



May 2, 2020
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Compensation for the employee in case of termination for redundancy
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Q: Hi
I'm employed by a Dubai-based LLC entity, and it has been 20 months as of now & my contract states as an unlimited period.
In case the employer terminates my contract with immediate effect due to the cost of redundancy, please advise what will be the end of service & compensations.
Thanks

Dec 7, 2018
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What are the rights of an employee after terminating his consulting agreement?


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Q: A company based out of the UAE in which I was on a consulting agreement chose to terminate my agreement. The agreement had a 30 day notice period, and the company is not paying for the notice period.
What do I do?



Dec 19, 2022
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4 available 4 • View allRecent Amendments to the UAE Labour Regulations 24
Three new ministerial decrees containing a new set of rules for the labour market were issued by the UAE Ministry of Labour last year and came into force on the 1st of January this year. The decrees are expected to alter the contractual relationship between employers and workers in the UAE.
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Termination Without a Valid Reason - What Can You Do? 12
An interview-format article covering the topic of employment termination without a valid reason in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of termination, like notice periods, end of service benefits, arbitrary dismissal, unpaid salaries etc.
Jan 15, 2020
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UAE Labour Law Update (COVID-19): Ministerial Resolution No. (279) of 2020 22
This article discusses the Ministerial Resolution No. (279) of 2020 Regarding Employment Stability in the Private Sector during the Period of Application of Precautionary Measures to Curb the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus Issued by the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization in Abu Dhabi on 26/3/2020.
Apr 13, 2020
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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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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.
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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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