Q: I am working in a construction company as an engineer with a limited contract visa. Now, there is a 4-month salary pending, Due to this, I am facing a huge financial crisis. I got a better opportunity, I had given my resignation to the current employer. They didn't even reply to my resignation letter regarding when they should release me. What should I do now? If they don't release me, I will lose my new job offer!

Q: I am working now as a Data Entry Clerk/Medical Transcriptionist in Dubai in a free zone company for more than 2 years under an unlimited contract. I finished the contract of 2 years (limited contract) and renewed for another year in which it became unlimited. I sent my resignation in July 2019 with a notice period of 1 month, but my employer rejected it. On 24 October 2019, I sent my resignation again, and he rejected it again saying that he did not receive the letter and accidentally saw it when he came, as he is out of the country. I am sending my resignation through email as my employer is not usually coming to the office and it is impossible for him not to receive it as my second resignation was twice and the PRO confirmed that he received it as I put him in CC. What should I do? And how can I respond to my employer?

Q: My employer here in Abu Dhabi is not accepting my resignation. I am serving them for more than 2 years and this is my second (renewed) limited contract. I told them that I am willing to take the notice period and pay for whatever I need to.

Q: Hi Sir, My name is A. K. I'm from India. I came to Dubai on 26-1-2021. My company gave me the first visit visa. My work start date was on 24-2-2021 after my employer visa approval date on 2-6-2021. After four months, I got the employment visa and now I gave the resignation letter. But my employer canceled my resignation letter and I worked with my company for 8 months. Now I want to go to my country. What can I do? My visa is a limited visa. Please help me, Sir.

Q: I got a new offer letter from another company & submitted it to my current company but they refuse to give cancellation. The reason they say is that I have 6 months remaining to finish my visa now & this is my 2nd visa in the same company. What can I do for leaving here & join the new company?

Q: Dear sir/madam, My contract ended on February 10th, 2022, and I didn't want to renew so I gave a resignation notice on January 10th, 2022. Now it is 21st February 2022. I haven't received my passport, ticket, or gratuity dues. My visa has not been canceled. What am I supposed to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Ma'am, I hope this message finds you well. I have a question regarding my employment situation. I currently have a contract that is set to end on December 21, 2023. However, I have decided that I do not wish to renew my contract and would like to pursue a new job opportunity. I would like to inquire about the appropriate time for submitting my resignation letter. Considering that my contract ends on December 21, 2023, when would be the most suitable time for me to hand in my resignation? Additionally, once my previous employer cancels my visa, I would like to know how much time I have before I need to obtain a new visa for my next job. It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide me with some guidance on this matter. Thank you very much for your assistance. Sincerely,

Q: We have a limited contract and my contract has just been renewed. I have been with the company for 5 years and due to personal reasons, I decided to resign from my company. I am willing to render a notice period, however, my company advised that they will file a case against me. Is this legal?

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.

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).