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6 available 6 • View allThe proper way to file a labor case against a free zone company

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Q: Hi,
Hope you all are doing well!
I want to file a complaint against a free zone company online, but it is asking me for a "letter from the free zone area".
I have no clue what this letter is and where I can get it.
Any information, please?
Your kind assistance will be highly appreciated.
Thank you in advance!


Sep 6, 2020
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Labour dispute for the non-payment of EOSB and salaries

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Q: I am working in DMCC. My company is not paying my correct end of service nor unclaimed leave salary nor notice period.
Also, they deducted 2000 per month for 7 months saying it's cost-cutting which I never accepted, and they said they will compensate later.
Which court do I need to approach if mediation there fails and what are my rights? Is the mediation not able to tell that too there?


Oct 17, 2018
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Filing a labour complaint against a free zone company for non-payment of salary
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Q: I am working in a Dubai based company (free zone) for 3 years now. I have not been paid my salary for past 7 months.
My employer has lots of influence and is not afraid if I file a case on him. If I resign I'm afraid he wouldn't pay me anything.
I'm in desperate need of money. Please help.

Nov 16, 2017
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The calculation of gratuity after 7 years in an unlimited contract
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Q: Hi,
For an employee who has finished 7 years, the gratuity would be calculated on 30 days' basic pay, or would it be 21 days for the first 5 years and subsequently to be taken as 30 days after 5 years or more?
The above query is based on the fact that the employee is on an unlimited contract.
It would be very kind if you could clarify in compliance with the UAE labor law.
Many Thanks!

May 27, 2021
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Resignation from a Freezone company and paying compensation
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Q: Hello,
I would like to seek your advice regarding my situation. I have recently resigned from a Freezone company. I have a Fujairah visa. I was able to complete my first contract of 3 years.
This year, I have renewed my contract and after 6 months, I decided to resign. I've completed my render period of 30 days.
Now, my boss is telling me that in lieu of my contract termination, I am not entitled to receive gratuity and cannot encash my unused leaves as I have to payback my visa renewal and medical fees including the cancellation.
He also mentioned that I am reliable for the "early termination compensation" which means I have to pay half of three months salary and allowances. I have tried to call MOHRE but they said that Freezone is not part of their scope.

Nov 1, 2021
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How can I access a complaint filed against my free zone company?



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Q: Hello,
My company is in a free zone, and an employee filed a complaint against it. How do I get it?




Feb 21, 2025
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2 available 2 • View allTermination 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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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).
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