How to evict an employee from company accommodation after a labour case

Dear Questioner,

A general rule is that, the employee shall vacate accommodation provided by his employer within thirty days from the date of termination of his service.

The employer pays repatriation expenses, severance pay and other entitlements the employee is bound to pay in accordance with the employment contract, the firm’s policies, or the law.

If any such payment is under dispute, the above-mentioned 30-day time period will start form the date on which the employer deposits the value of the expenses and entitlements, as determined by the Labour Departments concerned, with the Ministry of Labour’s treasury.

If the employee does not vacate the accommodation within the said thirty-day period, the Labour Department, with the assistance of the authorities concerned in the Emirate, shall take the necessary administrative measures for eviction.

The above is clearly stated under Article 131 [2], [3], [5]of the UAE Labor Law.

Hope my explanation is clear. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further clarification.

Thank you.

Regards,

Rajasree Ravivarma

Yes, he can stay until the company pays the judgment amount. If the company pays the amount, he has to vacate.