Q: Dear Madam, I am working in Dubai. My company is not paying salaries (Almost 5 salaries). In this case, can I resign from the company without notice? Also, I have another offer from one company and they are asking to cancel my visa from the current company as soon as possible. How can I deal with the situation without losing the pending salaries & EOSB? If I resigned without notice, does it affect my joining in the other company? If I am going through labour court, how long it will take to finish the process for the visa cancellation & other formalities?

Q: In the situation of the pandemic, my employer wants me to sign on reduced pay and calculating everything based on that like gratuity, unpaid leaves and notice period salary. What can I do? Also, how much will be the legal fees to fight a case?

Q: I am an English dance teacher working in Dubai, the UAE. My employer has reduced my pay due to COVID-19, but I haven’t signed anything for them to say that they can do so. They sent me a form two months after paying me a reduced wage to sign which was backdated and whilst I was not in the country. Can they legally underpay me without my consent?

Q: My office is in Tecom Free Zone. I resigned one month back and now completed the notice period but they didn’t cancel my visa. My new employer is asking for cancellation papers to get me onboard. The current company is not issuing them, I have faced the below salary reductions in my current organization: 1. Salary deduction of 75% for the month of February 2. Salary deduction of 75% for the month of March 3. Salary deduction of 50% for the month of April 4. Salary deduction of 50% for the month of June. I am being asked to serve a 3 months’ notice period stating that this is my contractual obligation. I have requested many a time, it is not possible for me to serve a 3 months’ notice period and I am willing to serve 1 month, not to harm the operations of the organization. Please advise

Q: Good morning Madam, I am a field service engineer working in a private company. My company deducted 40% of my salary for 8 months from Feb 2021 until now without getting any consent from me legally. I complained to MOHRE more than 3 times for 8 months & dispute settlement is delayed by my company. MOHRE is also trying their best to resolve but it is delayed by the company and my visa is getting over by the end of next month. My company wants to take this to court. Please advise & give your valuable suggestions.

Q: Hi, I am working with an employer in Dubai since October 1st, 2021. The company is deducting salary in the name of consultancy as I was got hired from India. But there was no such contract between employee&employer for deduction in salaries. Still, the employer deducted my half the salary for 2 months and I requested to stay at room till the company gets new project also they have taken my educational certificate stating it is the company policy. I have already emailed the company to pay me a full salary for staying in the room or give me NOC. 1. Can I resign from the company without a notice period as I am in probation period and my contract is limited? 2. What should I do if the company doesn't pay me my salary for the days I am staying in the room? 3. Can this be considered a breach of contract by the employer?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently working as a light vehicle driver at a taxi corporation for a year. Despite performing well at my job, my monthly salary was only 1 AED last month. My wife is unwell, and the salary I receive is insufficient to cover her medical expenses or match my financial needs. This situation is causing significant confusion and distress. I want to quit my job and return to my home country, but I don't have money to cover payments. I find myself in a very helpless situation. I would appreciate any kind advice on what steps I should take.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, During the COVID period, my company deducted my salary until my visa cancellation in 2022, totaling almost two years. Can I claim this salary? Someone mentioned that the deduction period may have exceeded the one-year time limitation to claim it. If I am eligible to claim it, what is the procedure, and which labor law or article applies?

An interview-format article covering the topic of employment in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. In this article, Ludmila informs readers what they should do and where they should go if they have not been paid by their employer.

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.

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.

An interview-format article covering the topic of employment issues and laws during COVID-19 in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

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.

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.

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).