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6 available 6 • View allObtaining a PCC in case of a pending loan after being made redundant

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Q: I have a salary transfer loan of circa AED 660K, out of which AED 600K is remaining. My company made me redundant.
I need guidance over loan settlement and what would be the impact on the police clearance certificate in case the bank files a case against me.
I am ready to face the court of law but I only have 2 months before my visa will be cancelled.


Mar 24, 2021
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How is annual leave pay calculated under the new UAE labor law?
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Q: Under the new UAE labor law, how is annual leave pay calculated? Based on only basic salary or full monthly salary?

Feb 10, 2022
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Right of the employee to seek compensation when terminated after probation
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Q: Hi,
My employer asked me to sign a dismissal of service due to a lack of projects.
I have been working there for more than 6 months and I was planning to go back to my home country after my notice period.
Am I entitled to compensation due to dismissal of service by just working for more than 6 months?

Mar 18, 2021
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My company terminated me for economic reasons and I filed a complaint. What's next?
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Q: My company released me due to our continuous delay of clients payments as per our manager, that is why our salaries were delayed.
But before that, I have already made a complaint through MOHRE because of the salary delay. What shall I do?

Jun 27, 2022
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What are the benefits I will be getting in case of redundancy?
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Q: Hi
Good day,
I am A.K. and I'm working in a private company for the past 6 years.
My visa has recently been renewed and my employer has issued me a termination letter with a 30-day notice period with a reason for laying off due to no business while they are still running a profitable business.
What are the benefits I will be getting?
I need your advice, please.
Regards
K.

Feb 28, 2023
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Which law governs my termination compensation—Federal No. 8 or No. 33?




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Q: Dear Sir,
I am working in the private sector in Abu Dhabi. I was recently released from my job due to cost-cutting and am currently in my notification period until January 24th. I have some questions regarding the termination compensation.
As per my employment contract with the company, the definitions and rules of interpretation applied to the contract signed by both parties (the company and me) were in line with Federal Labour Law No. 8, which states that the compensation for termination of the contract is 3 months.
However, my company assumes that the compensation is only 1 month under Federal No. 33.
Could you please advise which one should be followed, considering the law applied to my signed contract with the company?
Thank you!





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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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.
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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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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).
Sep 20, 2021
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