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6 available 6 • View allTerminating a limited labour contract by the employee
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Q: Hi Mam,
I had terminated my 2-year limited contract with properly giving a notice of one month and serving the notice period to the best of my abilities.
My employer has still not paid my 2 months salaries and now has blocked my number. I have filed a complaint with the labour and they are contacting him over the phone but to no avail.
I have been given an appointment at Tawafouq centre now. Please advise on the procedure.

Jan 19, 2020
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Termination of limited term contracts by the employee and its effects
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Q: Dear Madam,
I am a doctor, working on a limited contract in a private hospital. I finished one contract of 2 years + one more year. I am planning to terminate the next contract in the middle.
In the contract, it is mentioned 3 months notice period with 3 months full pay compensation for either party. I understand, as per the UAE labour law, only half of 3 months notice period with 45 days compensation.
Please clarify & advise.
Thank you,
With regards
Dr N.

May 20, 2019
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Compensation for premature termination of a limited labour contract
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Q: Hello.
My employer is asking for 45 days compensation and it's a limited contract, I have worked for 5 months and I am under probation.
I submitted my resignation and there was no mention of the penalty clause in the acceptance email. I replied saying I am in no position to pay the money and I can serve a notice.
How do I get out of this situation without having to pay my compensation?
Also, I would like to know if the compensation is on the basic salary.

Apr 25, 2019
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Paying compensation to the employer due to early termination
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Q: Dear Sir/Mam,
My brother is working in Jebel Ali Freezone. He has planned to put resignation as he got another job. His notice period is 30 days as per the contract.
He wants to join a new company soon so he would like to compensate for the unserved notice period days.
He would like to know if it is his right to claim to pay the compensation to the company or employer and exit early?

May 9, 2021
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خصم شهرين من الراتب عند تغيُّب الموظف لمدة 3 أشهر
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س: السلام عليكم،
إذا كان يحق للموظف إجازة سنوية شهر واحد حسب العقد وتغييب لمدة 3 أشهر، فهل يتم خصم الشهرين الزائدين من راتب الإجازة التالي؟

Jul 1, 2022
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If an employee ends the contract early, do they lose all benefits?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Where specifically in the law can you find this answer:
If an employee terminates the limited contract before the expiry date, they are not eligible for any benefits like gratuity, leave salary, and ticket.
Instead, the employee has to compensate the employer with 45 days' salary if the employer makes a claim for it.


Mar 27, 2024
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2 available 2 • 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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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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