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8 available 8 • View allTermination of employment under Article 120 of UAE Labour Law
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Q: Does article 120 of Labor Law in case of termination by employer cover the following situation:
An employee went on an emergency leave due to his Mother's hospitalization and after 45 days she passed away. When he came back to Dubai, his employer refused to pay the final settlement and forced him for cancellation.

Sep 13, 2017
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Terminating employees according to article 120 of the labor law
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Q: Hello!
My private LLC company terminated my limited contract with them effective immediately (without any notice at all) last Wednesday, December 2, 2020, under the grounds that I have violated section E of Article 120.
Actually, they fired more or less than 13 people and most of us were about to finish our contracts January-April next year. As for me, my contract will end in February.
The thing is, our employer told us all that no one of us will receive our gratuity because of their allegation that we violated section E of Article 120.
The termination letters that they gave us have the heading of "Termination Notice" but on the body of the letter, it was written that our contracts with them were terminated on that day that we received them effective immediately.
Also, the name of the HR manager was not signed and they just wrote the first name and the first capital letter of the surname like "John D."
Please advise on how we should proceed. We would truly appreciate it.
Thank you!

Dec 8, 2020
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Terminating a trouble making employee under article 120

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Q: A troublemaking employee has been absent for 70 days last 1 year. He is engaged in selling articles such as phones, watches, etc which is a breach of contract.
He is engaged in money lending business, while on an employment visa. Evidence was confiscated from that person, with witnesses.
As an employer, after having given 2 documented warnings, a final warning, followed by a written investigation, then termination under article 120, will the employee be entitled to any benefits still?


Apr 15, 2021
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Procedures of terminating an employee for taking unapproved long leave
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Q: My employee went on approved annual leave for 2 months in November 2021 and was expected to return to duty by January 2022. But he returned only today after more than 5 months.
As an employer, where do we stand in this matter?
What disciplinary actions can we take against him?
If we decide to terminate his services as a disciplinary action, what are the obligations to us?
Please guide.

Apr 26, 2022
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What is the procedure to terminate an employee after serving a warning letter?

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Q: Hi,
One of my company workers got drunk in the labor accommodation and made problems in the room.
My question is, can I terminate him without paying his end-of-service benefits?


Jul 3, 2022
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I want to dismiss an employee under article 120. Do I need to pay him the EOSB?
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Q: I want to dismiss an employee under article 120/44 of MOHRE labor law. I want to know if we need to pay him his complete end-of-service benefits.

Jul 26, 2022
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Labour rights of the employee who was asked to leave at the expiry of the contract

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Q: Good evening
If our company owner told us to leave the job in between contract periods, then what are the criteria to calculate the gratuity?
Tell me one thing also, if our company owner has to pay us more salary like one or 2 months.


Feb 7, 2023
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If terminated per Article 44, must employer pay notice period?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If an employee is terminated immediately without notice period due to Article 44 reasons, does the employer have to pay the notice period amount to the employee?


Feb 18, 2024
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3 available 3 • 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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Differences Between Limited & Unlimited Contracts 5
An interview-format article covering the topic of employment contracts in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of limited and unlimited contracts, like the end of service, notice, arbitrary dismissal...etc.
Mar 17, 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
2 available 2 • 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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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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كيف يمكن لشركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة أن تعلن إفلاسها؟
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Can the new owner of an apartment increase my rent if it is against RERA Index? 0
Hi
I'm a tenant of an apartment and a new owner has purchased the apartment. I would like to know:
1. Should I revise the Ejari by canceling the previous one and applying for a new one?
2. My current rent is 35% less than the current market value. Can the new owner change the rent as per the market value, or he still has to follow the RERA Index calculator for a new contract?
Nov 19, 2023
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I agreed with my landlord to increase the rent 10% I pay in cash. Should I insist on changing the contract? 0
I'm staying in JLT in a house with a rent of AED 140,000 per year. The lease starts on 1st Sep '23 and expires on 31st Aug '24.
The landlord sent me a legal notice from the Dubai Courts in mid-Sep '23, giving me 1-year notice to vacate the house as he plans to sell the house. The notice was received by me through email from the court.
He claims the email notice sent by the court is not valid till I receive it by courier via Aramex for my physical signature. Can you please confirm if this is true?
The landlord is now ready to let me stay in this house for two more years. He has proposed that we maintain the existing lease agreement and Ejari. However, I should pay him AED 14,000 in cash (10% increment).
We will sign a separate paper document wherein we will agree that I will further rent increase of 10% (10% on (140,000+14,000)) on 1st Sep'24 when my current lease expires.
Should I insist on making a fresh written contract with the higher rent (140,000+14,000=154,000)?
Nov 18, 2023
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Is it possible to terminate a labor contract before the end of the two-year term? 0
Hello.
I have been with my employer for 15 months, and my employment contract is for two years.
Is it possible to terminate the contract before the end of the two-year term?
Nov 24, 2023
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I have signed Form F and got the mortgage but the seller is in breach. What to do? 0
Hi
I have signed the MOU Form F since July 2023 and we prepared all the papers and the loan from my end on 23/8/2023.
When I went to DLD for the transfer, the seller had registration issues and asked for some papers to be provided as the property is under the company not an individual.
Since that time, we have kept renewing the MOU every month in the hope of finalizing but I am not seeing any progress.
So I am asking about legal action as I already got a bank mortgage and started paying as well but not seeing any progress from the seller.
So I need to ask the following:
1. If my MOU expired on 20.11.2023, can I file a complaint on 20 or after a couple of days like 23?
2. What will happen in terms of 10%? Will it be returned and what about the fees paid to the bank like mortgage fees, evaluation, and cancellation of loan? Will the EMI payment be compensated by the seller?
3. What is your advice?
Thanks
Nov 16, 2023
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