Q: I was working as a Civil Engineer in an Abu Dhabi based company since this June 2017. In this August, the company gave me suspension and then termination mentioning that I am not meeting their expectation. The company called me to the office in this September to sign the cancellation papers. I told them to pay my salary and I shall come after to sign. When I asked my salary, the company sent me one document mentioning that from the work site some materials were missing and their cost is 30000 AED and it should be paid by me. When I worked there, there were no issues. After 2 months of termination, when I asked my salary they are telling like this: "The cost of these missing items is 30000 AED. So you have to give 22000 AED to the company net amount deducting your salary. Now, we will give you the offer - no need to give this 22000 AED, instead we will not pay your salary." I did not sign the cancellation papers. Now the company opened a complaint in MOHRE Abu Dhabi against me. What should I do?

Q: What is maximum compensation for employment contract for 5 years but where after 1st year the original owner divested of the business but never gave a termination notice to staff?

Q: Hi Ma'am, I have worked for a company almost 12 years as an accounts manager, and the company decided now to outsource a finance team. The outsourced company offered me a job and they will give me the same package, but I will be working in this company only for 3 months then I will be sent to other clients as well. This is an Indian outsourced company and I have taken a decision that I am not willing to work with an outsourced company which is unknown to me. I am working as per JAFZA visa for 12 years. The company gave me a letter with subject stating the cancellation of the contract and I will be served for 30 days notice period. So, can you please explain to me how I will go through in this situation and what benefits will I get as per JAFZA rules and regulations? Thanking you in advance for the help and I wait for your reply in this.

Q: Hi Ma'am, My company early terminated me and the notice finished on 5 June, but the employer delaying to pay the end of service benefits. Can I file a case in the labour department and how long will it take to solve the issue because my visa is going to finish on 16th July? Thanks

Q: Hello, I was working in a software company in Dubai Internet City (Free Zone), as a Sales Executive. My salary was composed of: 1. Basic Salary 2. Allowances 3. Commission (non-fixed) I would like to understand what the right calculation is as per the UAE Labour Law for the notice period, arbitrary dismissal, gratuity and commission if it is counted. Thank you

Q: Kindly help me with the query. I worked for a company for 3 years 9 months. I joined the company on April 30, 2016, and my employment contract was terminated on Jan 12, 2020. I am I eligible for notice pay, gratuity, annual leave entitlement and other compensation? I was on an unlimited contract and my termination was arbitrary. Can I claim compensation for 3 months' salary if I can prove it? My notice period is 1 month as per my contract. Thanks for the help in advance.

Q: Hello sir/madam, I have been working for a company since 15 November last year and I put in my resignation letter on the 30 of Nov this year. I stated in my resignation letter that I am resigning effective 29th December 2022. After more than a week, the company says that their understanding is that I will start my notice period effective 29th December. I have sent a clarification email and an amended resignation letter stating that my notice period begins on the 30th of November and my last day of work will be the 29th of December. The company refuses to accept this and is still sticking on to its logic and understanding and is playing on the wording of the original resignation letter. I have another job offer and I am supposed to join them by the first week of January 2023. Kindly advise me as to where I stand as to my legal rights! Thanks & kind regards,

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?

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.

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.

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.

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).