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Proposal to renew an expired limited contract with reduced salary
Hello Atty,
I am a Sales Executive here in the UAE and my second two-year contract from my current company has already expired. I need your help.
My contract expired last June 3, 2018, and before that, I asked them about my renewal and they told me after Ramadan.
Now, that I follow-up, They will renew my contract but they want to deduct my salary, which I am not willing to accept. We did not discuss any of these changes before my contract expires.
If I am not going to accept this offer, what are the things that I am legally entitled to get from my previous company?
Moreover, I still have pending commission since 2016 out of our "gentleman's agreement". Every 2% of the paid invoices will be paid as my commission.
Now that I am trying to get it, he told me that the amount is too big and he can't give it to me. I was trying to get my commission since 2016 but he always has a reason to delay it.
Is there any way for me to get it? I have proof/records that I am getting the commission.
Thanks in advance
Dear Questioner,
If your employment contract is limited and expired without termination or resignation and both parties continue the employment relation normally, it means that the contract is automatically renewed for the same period and with the same exact conditions. So, your employer has no right to reduce your income.
If the employer insists to reduce the salary and keep your employment you have the right to file a complaint to MOHRE.
For the pending commission: You must prove in writing this gentleman's agreement. You cannot just claim any entitlements based on verbal promises.
Regards,
Ahmed Elnaggar