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6 available 6 • View allSending a resignation letter and employer's refusal to reply
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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!

Aug 26, 2020
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The company refused the resignation. What to do?
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Q: Hi,
I am a nurse. I am working in the same company for more than 5 years. According to my contract, I have 3 months notice period.
My contract is ending in November so I submitted my resignation now. It is 3 months prior. But they rejected my resignation. The reason is that they are not getting staff.
I have an offer from a government firm. In this case, what can I do?
What is the legal option?

Aug 21, 2021
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Resignation from a limited contract to take another offer
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Q: Hi!
I need your suggestion and advice regarding my case. I'm about to file a resignation letter to my current employer. I was working with them as a regular employee for 5 years.
Previously, I signed a new limited contract for 2 years and I got a new offer letter to a new company.
May I know what are the sanctions they will file on me once I file my resignation and also my 1 month notice period?

Feb 24, 2020
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Resigning after renewing the visa under an unlimited contract
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I work in a company on the mainland. Can I resign after renewing my visa under an unlimited contract or how long should I wait?
Can I take an annual vacation soon after renewing my visa? Can the employer suddenly change the clause in the signed job contract?
Should I pay visa expenses if I resign because my employer had taken my sign to pay for visa expenses if I resign?

Feb 26, 2022
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My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity. Can I file a case 6 months after resignation?

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Q: My previous employer failed to pay my gratuity six months past now since I resigned, Is it possible to file a case against him after a 6 months period?


May 31, 2022
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Can I claim unpaid gratuity and salary after my work visa is canceled?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I would like to ask if I can still complain and get my pending gratuity and salary from my employer if they didn't pay me after they canceled my work visa.





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Jun 26, 2024
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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.
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Laws & Regulations
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.
Apr 20, 1980
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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.
Sep 27, 2015
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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).
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