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Labor rights the employee can claim in case of terminating the contract by the employer
I was working in a private company registered in the mainland of Dubai for more than 4 years on an unlimited contract. My visa was due for renewal on 14 February 2022.
However, my employer has given me a 30 days' notice (as per the contract) of contract non-renewal on 17 January 2022 stating my contract will finish on 17 February 2022, although the visa expired on 14 February 2022.
I have completed 4 years and 27 days with the company.
Now my question is, will the non-renewal of the unlimited contract be considered as termination by the employer since the company has given the notice to me?
In such a case, what will be the basis for gratuity calculation?
Will it be 21 days for each completed year (since the employer issued the notice) or 14 days?
Hello,
You can place a labor complaint for the arbitrary termination (provided you did not sign any paper for resignation).
Also, as per the laws, they have to pay to you compensation for the dismissal, plus end of service gratuity for the term of service and flight ticket with visa cancellation.
