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8 available 8 • View allStaying in work accommodation till a judgment of a labor case is issued
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Q: My company gave me an early retirement with one month's notice on 5th May 2019 after 20 years. A settlement is not done.
My visa has already expired on 16 of July 2019. Then, I filed a case in Sharjah court, and a judgment came in my favor on 30th October 2019.
I am waiting for the money that the company has to pay. I am staying in company's accommodation. Now, the HR called me today asking me to leave the flat and pay (1000 Dhs./month, starting from June) to the accounting department.
So legally, can I stay in the company's accommodation till I get the money? And as I said, my visa expired so can I stay legally in the UAE till getting my money from the company?

Nov 5, 2019
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Providing accommodation for a resigned employee until leaving
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Q: An employee resigned in his probation period but says I have to keep him in company housing for 30 days after he has finished. Is that true?

Oct 5, 2020
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Accommodation and transportation provided by the company
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Q: In my offer letter, they have mentioned my salary as basic pay, food allowance and other allowances, but they have mentioned that accommodation and transportation will be provided by the company.
I want to know, will they charge for accommodation and transportation or it will be free of cost?

Oct 27, 2017
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Staying in the company accommodation after termination


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Q: An employee filed a labor case after receiving termination from the company regarding his End of Service settlement. He continues to stay in company accommodation while the case is on.
But he has got another employment and is working in another company with a temporary labor card. Still, the previous employer has to provide accommodation. He is not leaving the accommodation.



Jun 6, 2021
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How to accommodate new workers to a company's labor accommodation flat?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I have a commercial trading company in the UAE, and we have limited workers. We have a separate labor accommodation flat.
Whenever we need extra manpower for work, we get support from another company and their workers stay in different places.
So they are asking us to accommodate their workers to my flat. Do we need to get permission from the real estate agent to accommodate their workers?
Can we make any MOU between us to accommodate those workers?
Kindly advise, please!


Mar 13, 2022
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Harassment by the employer after filing a case for holding salaries
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Q: I am working in a security company. They haven't given me a job for a long time. They want to take my passport by force, which is against Dubai rules.
They are not sending me on duty for a long time. Also, they didn’t settle my accounts and gave me a cancellation. For that, I filed a case against my company and already it’s been transferred into labor court.
Now the company owner wants to get me out of the company accommodation. He threatens me in many ways. He says what you do with police or court, you can't do anything to me. I am so afraid and helpless.
Till the judgment comes from the Court, can my company owner get me out of accommodation?
So I badly need an urgent suggestion. What can I do now?
Please help me to find out a solution.

Apr 22, 2022
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Evicting an employee from school accommodation while a labor case is pending


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I was wrongfully terminated by my school under Article 44 on March 20th, 2023. I have a case in the labor courts, and the first hearing is on April 4th, 2023.
However, my employer is asking me to vacate the school accommodation. I asked the Ministry of Labor and the courts, and they informed me that the school cannot evict me until the case is resolved.
Is this information correct?
I am currently unemployed and have nowhere else to go until I find another job.



Apr 3, 2023
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Forcing an employee to vacate company accommodation without paying the dues

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I worked at a hotel and resigned with a 30-day notice period. My last day of work was July 18th. They were holding my passport, and I requested it back.
Initially, they refused, but they gave it to me today along with my cancellation letter. However, they still haven't paid my pending salary and gratuity.
Since I asked for my passport, they are now forcing me to vacate the company accommodation.
I have nowhere to go because they haven't paid my pending settlement and I don't have the money to rent a new place. Can you please help me?
How long, at maximum, can I use the company accommodation?
Can they force me to leave without settling my last pay?


Jul 30, 2023
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allUAE Labour Law Update (COVID-19): Ministerial Resolution No. (279) of 2020 22
This article discusses the Ministerial Resolution No. (279) of 2020 Regarding Employment Stability in the Private Sector during the Period of Application of Precautionary Measures to Curb the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus Issued by the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization in Abu Dhabi on 26/3/2020.
Apr 13, 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
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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Can you please clarify the correct annual leave salary rules?
Some say it is basic + HRA for the month you will take off, others say it is full salary, and somewhere I read it is basic + HRA (annual leave salary) plus the normal salary you get.
Can you please clarify?
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I want to dismiss an employee under article 120. Do I need to pay him the EOSB? 0
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.
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What happens WPS system if my employer deposited less than my salary? 0
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My salary is 5000 in WPS, but in June, my company deposited 1000 by mistake.
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My employer has not paid my salary for 8.5 months. I went to the labor court, and was referred to Dubai Courts.
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Is the compensation for notice period deducted on the basis of full salary or basic salary? 0
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I understand that if anyone wishes to resign without serving their full notice period, they are supposed to compensate the employer for the remaining time that they didn't serve the notice, also known as "notice Compensation".
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I applied for immigration to Canada via an agency in Dubai without any progress. Can I claim refund? 0
I'm looking for advice- I had applied for immigration service to Canada via an agency in Dubai, however, it's been a few months and there is no positive reply from their end.
They keep giving evasive answers, such as my job role is not coming up, or the Government has put the applications on hold, or other things which are totally different from the picture painted before availing their service.
The contract mentions this about refund: "The company is eligible to provide a refund if any wrong information is provided during our advocacy while discussing the case with the consultant."
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Can a registered company work with a freelancer who does not have a freelancer permit? 0
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Can a registered company work with a freelancer who does not have a freelancer permit?
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Can I hold the delivery of goods to a buyer outside the UAE if he defaulted on payment? 0
I, as a UAE-based Seller, entered a sales agreement with a KSA-based Buyer. The Buyer defaulted on the LC payment, breaching the contract.
The goods are stuck at the port as they need original documents, which I am holding to recover the outstanding balance.
They later made a partial payment but now threaten to cash the PBG (UAE bank) I provided if don't release the document.
The contract mandates DIAC arbitration but lacks a governing law clause. I need advice on:
1. Which law applies to this dispute?
2. Where can I seek an injunction to prevent PBG encashment, given the Buyer’s bad faith and breach? Or should I send a letter to their bank with the brief above?
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