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9 available 9 • View allPrecautions of resigning from a company conducting illegal activities
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Q: Dear Sir/ Madam.
I am working in Sharjah on a limited contract as a chemical engineer. Since last month, my company started to use some illegal chemical. So I sent an email and warned them to stop that.
However, in response, they abused and threatened me. In this environment, I resigned from the job with a 6-week notice and continued doing my duties as normal.
I have a doubt that after the notice period they might refuse to cancel my visa or delay the cancellation.
Please advise me what can I do in this situation. I also mentioned in resignation that the reason for leaving is due to the illegal activities of the company.

Nov 1, 2017
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Arbitrary termination and rights of the employee
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Q: 1) Since the company is a semi-government entity based in Abu Dhabi, can I challenge the unfair spot termination decision and get 3 months salary (per month salary was AED 7000) and other benefits?
2) Can I claim all my living costs (house rent, bills, car rental, food, telephone, travel/ fuel etc) after notice period finished date i.e. 26 April 2017 as per termination letter (21 days till 17 May 2017 and could end up more weeks)?
3) The termination letter was handed over on 29 March 2017 and last working day was same day but as per termination letter my last working day would be considered as 26 April (that is a difference of 3 days unpaid?)
4) As per my clear instructions to my team to report all necessary matters but in this case, everyone failed to report me and even many Rental Agents kept on renting this vehicle with a low tire pressure sign on the dashboard.
5) Shall I approach the labour court in Abu Dhabi or civil court considering my visa from immigration?

May 21, 2017
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Verbal termination of a limited employment contract
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Q: I am working for a travel agency. They told me orally you will be terminated, but till date, they didn't send any mail regarding termination.
So, when does my termination start and I know one month is a grace period? Can I return my emirates id?
And one more question, my company made a contract of 2 years. Now, I completed 9 months only. Can I get paid any amount (gratuity) while leaving?

Aug 26, 2018
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Rights of the employee in verbal termination of employment contract
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Q: What are the benefits or compensation for an employee in case of a verbal termination by the employer?

Mar 3, 2019
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Gratuity calculation for termination before one year of service
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Q: I am a teacher and I worked in one of the schools in Sharjah.
I want to ask about my gratuity if I am eligible to it or no. I started school on the 3rd of September 2018 and my service ended on 11 July 2019.

Jul 16, 2019
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فصل العامل أثناء إجازته السنوية وإجباره على توقيع اتفاقية


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س: هل يستحق العامل تعويضًا إذا فُصِل تعسفيًا أثناء إجازته السنوية؟
ملحوظة: قضي العامل ٦ سنوات وثلاثة أشهر بعمله.
وفضلاً، هل هناك صيغة قانونية لإنهاء التعاقد؟ لأن الشركة تريد إجباري على توقيع اتفاقية من ٦ صفحات كتبها المحامي الخاص بالشركة، فهل لي أن أعترض؟



May 3, 2020
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مطالبة شركة التوظيف المتعاقدة مع جهة حكومية بالمستحقات العمالية لدى الفصل التعسفي

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س: السلام عليكم،
أعمل بإحدى الجهات الحكومية بعقد تعهيد مع شركة توظيف؛ إذ إقامتنا وجميع حقوقنا مع تلك الشركة.
استغنت هذه الجهة عن عدد من الموظفين دون أسباب واتخذت شركة التوظيف الإجراءات لإنهاء العقد وفترة شهر الإنذار.
هل يحق لنا المطالبة بتعويض الفصل التعسفي من شركة التوظيف؟
علمًا أن العقد يذكر أنه يتم إنهاء العقد في حالة طلب العميل (الجهة الحكومي). في هذه الحالة تكون المطالبة بكم شهر؟ وهل نطالب الشركة مباشرة أم عن طريق دعوى قضائية؟


Jan 27, 2022
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Illegal pressure and retention of passport by the employer
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Q: Dear Sir/’adam,
My two-year contract ends on June 12th, 2023. I submitted a request for marriage leave from March 1st to April 10th, with plans to return on April 11th, but management denied my request due to the contract period, even though I have 20 days of paid leave remaining.
The management is now pressuring me to renew my contract and go on vacation or resign from the job in order for them to find a replacement.
They are also holding my passport.
Please advise!

Jan 16, 2023
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Can an employer terminate an employee without giving a termination letter?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can an employer terminate an employee without giving a termination letter?
My employer told me that I need to find another job, but they didn't give me a termination letter. I'm confused about whether I should still go to work.
What should I do?



Aug 16, 2023
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3 available 3 • View allIs a Barter Gratuity Possible in the UAE? 8
Issue: An employee resigned from the job after working for 5 years, and signs a letter addressed to the employer that he wants his gratuity to be paid only after his customer pays the employer. Therefore, has the employer defaulted for End of Service (EOS) payment under the UAE Labour Law?
Oct 5, 2017
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How to File an Employment Court Case in the UAE 35
An interview-format article covering the topic of filing an employment court case in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 10, 2021
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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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My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity. Can I file a case 6 months after resignation? 0
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A real estate agency has signed an MOU stating that a 10% security deposit from the buyer and the seller will be kept in the real estate agency and will be released upon transferring the property.
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