Q: The bank had held my account 20 days in advance of my EOSB After I got my new visa and salary letter within the UAE. The bank had unfrozen the account but blocked the full amount of EOSB and asked me to provide a confirmation letter, which I feel is totally wrong. My loan amount is even half of my EOSB. Can I approach the banking court of the UAE about freezing the account and holding my EOSB?

Q: Hi, I would like to ask for advice. I worked in a semi-government laboratory here in the UAE. Recently, it was acquired by another government entity and our end-of-service benefits were credited to my bank of which I have a loan and credit card. The EOSB was held by the bank. I have never missed any installment as my salary is also remitted in the same bank. I submitted all the documents required. I have no changes in my salary and benefits with the present employment. What remedy can I avail for the bank to release my EOSB? I already contacted them about this but the customer service is always telling me to wait for the call of the concerned department, which I have not received until today. Thank you.

Q: Hi, Good eve, Madam. I have a query regarding EOSB. I resigned from my previous company and my EOSB was held by the bank due to my existing loan until I can provide them with new documents for my current job. Let's make things short. I provide them with a new visa and salary transfer letter addressed to the bank. Unfortunately, upon presenting all the documents, they informed me that the new company is not listed in the bank. Do the bank have the right to use my EOSB to adjust my remaining loan?

Q: Hello, I have a query regarding my current situation where my Emirates ID is linked to my bank account. I am planning to cancel my existing employment visa and apply for a new work permit with a different employer. I am concerned about whether this change might impact my bank account, particularly if there are any outstanding credit card payments. Thanks!

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 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).