Q: My company is based in Abu Dhabi and some of our employees in Dubai were terminated last year (September, October, November 2018). We employees approached MOHRE and out of 4 times, only 2 times the company PRO attended. And since the company was unwilling to settle the EOSB or even salaries, the matter was transferred to the court. Since May, salaries were not paid to employees. For the first 2-3 persons, the court had released a judgement and no appeal was done by the company. And even after the execution stage, the company is unwilling to pay money to those employees. To certain employees, the company started sending lawyers and delayed hearings and appealed twice thus delaying things. One employee's health condition was not good and he submitted medically unfit documents to the court but nothing happened till date. The company has a branch in Dubai and these employees are under Dubai. How can the money be collected?

Q: I have won a labour court case against my employer, however, it's over 6 months now and I am still unpaid. My previous employer changed his license and also the office, but his office is at the same location. However, he has refused to pay. I have the court order and execution, and I also have a court order to go to the Ministry of Human Resources instructing them or the bank to facilitate payment. I would like to receive my payment within the shortest time. I am willing to pay 3000 only after successfully receiving my money. Anyone can help me with this, kindly contact me.

Q: I already have the execution judgements but until now I didn't receive any of my final settlement. It's already 1 yr. and 3 months since I left my previous company. Any advice on what step do I need to do next?

Q: The execution court executed the seizure of the company's assets and closure for public auction. But later found out that there was already similar execution from another case done by a company that has a payment dispute with my employer a year ago. My employer is a construction company with many disputes from Labour and Arbitration cases. The court responded that I will be part of the court order for seizure and public auction of the company. 1. What will I do next? 2. What are my options since the first execution order for seizure of assets was a year ago and until now the company is still in business? 3. How can they operate after 2 execution court orders for the seizure of company assets and public auction? 4. Can a company still be on business after serving a seizure order?

Q: I have filed a labor case against my employer almost 1 and a half years ago, they are extremely shameless people they didn't pay my final settlement. I'm in the final stage where the employee can apply for an arrest warrant against the manager as per the trade license. I have applied 2 times for an arrest warrant but the court is rejecting my request without giving any reason. If this is my right, then what can be the reason for these 2 rejections? Please help me with any solution.

Q: I won a case in Ajman Court and my amount has been submitted by my ex-employer to the court. Now my question is how can I claim that amount? What will be the procedure for it?

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.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.

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).