Q: Good morning, I have a question regarding a new offer letter, that I received in March 2022 (after the new labor law has come into effect in February 2022). I have joined a new company and the offer letter states it is an UNLIMITED contract, although I understand that this type of contract does not exist anymore under the new labor law. So in case of resignation during the probation period, and in general, does the new labor law apply or the contract that I signed? Also, do I get a labor ban when I resign during the probation period (my position is Sales Executive)? Thank you

Q: Hi Rajasree, Hope you are doing well. I just got employed with a new company on a limited contract. It's been 4 months now I'm working with them, and I believe I am still in probation period. If I resign within the probation period with a limited contract, do I get banned? What will I do to avoid the ban? Thank you

Q: If I am on an unlimited contract, can my employer ban me if I leave the job within my probation period? The employment visa they have provided me is for the Manager position and I am an Engineer by profession. Please help to advise Sir. Thank you so much in advance for your help.

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.

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).

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.

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.