الإمارات-صلاحية بند عدم المنافسة في عقود العمل

Dear Questioner,

From your question, I understand your employment contract has a non-competition clause.

As I read the quoted text above, I noticed that the clause lacks some legal requirements and hence stands invalid. The geographical limitation is too restrictive to be imposed on an employee.

Further, if you are unwilling or unable to serve the notice period as stipulated in the offer letter, you shall pay compensation to the employer in lieu of the notice period.

Finally, to get your passport and employment certificate [which are kept in the custody of your employer] you seek the help of the police and labor court.

Please note that an employer is not legally authorized to impound your travel documents.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you need any further clarification.

Thank you.

Regards,

Rajasree Ravivarma