Q: Hello Ma'am, I just want to ask for advice, as my employer just recently terminated me under a limited contract. I was hired July 2, 2017, and last Wednesday, Sept 20, 2017, the newly hired HR and General Manager spoke with me that they will no more continue my contract with them. They are claiming that I have made delays which I'm not aware of, and they didn't send me any warnings through email. I have filed one-day sick leave when I was not really feeling well. Immediately on that day, they gave me a cheque which I served for 20 days only. They just told me without any notice period, and haven't informed me or warned me if I have committed mistakes with their policies. Is this right? Thanks in advance.

Q: Good day, My end of service date was indicated. I was told that my end-of-service gratuity will be compared vs. annual bonus payments during my employment and since my start of service to see from which I have received the most benefit. How legitimate is this in accordance with the UAE Law? Any bonus payments over the years and the end-of-service gratuity is free-standing, correct? Thanks

Q: Hello, My child has been refused admission to a French school in Dubai, two years in a row, in Pre-KG (first-class) where all nationalities can apply, because he is a Saudi citizen and the school gives priority to French and Emirates citizens. The director clearly says it is based on nationality because this year we were amongst the first ones to apply. The UAE government does not differentiate between UAE citizens and GCC citizens (Saudis) giving them free education in public schools to be non-discriminatory between locals and GCC citizens. KHDA regulating private schools can speak to the school but cannot enforce the admission because it is the school's internal policy. How is it possible to be bluntly discriminated against two years in a row? Can we legally sue the school for being discriminatory and also can an internal policy be contradictory to government laws/constitutional laws etc? Thank you!

Q: Dear sir/madam, Is a teacher allowed to search you and your bags, such as by making you lift your shirt and display your waistband?

Q: Hello, I got a termination in my probation period but I have a notice period of 1 month in the termination letter. Yesterday, I got one interview with the permission of the manager I went for an interview for 2 and a half hours. Then the MD shouted at me and said not to come from tomorrow onwards to the office as they do not allow me to complete my notice period. They sent the mail also to me not to come to the office and come in the evening to collect my dues. I sent the reply mail that I cannot come for your yesterdays mental and verbal harassing conversations. And I request to send my detailed settlements for further process through the mail, but they didn't reply to me and I am afraid they will not pay. They're also saying to me they will pay until worked days on probation but my notice clearly mentioned they will pay in full in the period of the last. Please tell me if I am in trouble.

Q: I joined an organization on 22nd March and decided to resign on 14 July with the intention to stay in the country and apply for another job. Based on the UAE labor law, I gave a notice period of one month. However, I was asked to work for 14 days from 14 July which means my last day will be 27th July. They are not ready to pay me for the rest of my notice period which I am happy to work through. I also accrued 8 days of annual leave during this period, as I haven't utilized it. Do I get annual leave encashment? What options do I have if they disagree?

Q: My employer sent me an email of termination and told me I don't need to attend the notice period (1 month). Does that legally spare him from paying me the full salary disclosed in the contract for my notice period? If not, how do I get evidence from the labor ministry that I haven't been paid for my notice month when I submit a complaint?

Q: Hello, Can I send a cease and desist letter to a teacher at my school? She does not teach any of my subjects, but I want her to stop approaching me and talking to me entirely. I have tried addressing this through the school, but the teacher continues to make snarky remarks or comments about my outfits. Also, what happens if she continues to communicate with me despite the cease and desist?

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).