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5 available 5 • View allTime frame for a final settlement of an end-of-service gratuity to be issued
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Q: Hello Madam,
Good Morning!
How many days does it take for a final settlement of an end-of-service gratuity to be issued?
I am told that it may take 30-45 days. What if we close the bank account and go back to our country?

Mar 22, 2021
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Signing the visa cancellation papers without getting labour dues
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Q: Does an employee have to sign any paper with the employer to initiate his visa cancellation after the resignation and before last working day?
My employer is asking me to sign a form named "United Arab Emirates Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation Electronic Work Permit Cancellation", where all my details are printed and written, "I certify that I have received all my dues up to date... Employee Signature".
My notice ends on Aug 29th and they are yet to pay end of service...etc., and this is an unlimited contract and my employer is asking me to sign this paper saying this should be signed to initiate visa cancellation.
But I am uncertain to sign as I haven't received my pay yet but the paper says so.
Please suggest

Aug 5, 2019
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Claiming labor entitlements after signing the cancellation paper

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Q: I work for a company in IMPZ Dubai. I resigned on June 23 & my last working day was on July 22, 2018. My employer has not paid 2 months' salary & gratuity till date.
The company forcefully asked me to sign the cancellation paper and my visa got cancelled on August 16.
I have an email from the vice president of the company dated August 24 confirming that my settlements will be paid soon, and they mentioned in my settlement calculation that my dues will be paid upon visa cancellation, as this is their company policy.
Few other employees have left the company recently & the management followed the same process. i.e. visa cancellation first and then settlement of dues.
Kindly advise, how can I get my rights?


Aug 26, 2018
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If I cancel my visa and transfer immediately to a new visa, can I claim all my benefits?

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Q: If I cancel my visa and transfer immediately to a new visa, can I claim all my benefits?


Feb 6, 2024
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I resigned and my company asked me to sign the cancellation paper before paying my dues. Should I do that?




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Q: I resigned from my job in Dubai and I had to travel back to my home country right after the notice period. The company asked me to sign the cancellation paper as they will need 4-5 days to pay all settlements.
As I have to leave the country, they asked if there will be a problem with cancellation if I leave the country and just sign so they can proceed with my cancellation and payments which they will do in a few days.
Should I do that?





Mar 11, 2025
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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.
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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