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3 available 3 • View allIs it legal to work in the UAE without a work permit?
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Q: I have been working for an individual as a private accountant for over a year now. My contract says that I'm not an employee but a consultant.
I am sponsored on my husband's visa and have a NOC from him to work. However, I'm not set up as a freelancer and my employer hasn't provided me with a labour card or work permit.
It has been brought to my attention that I may be working illegally so I would appreciate some legal advice and for someone to look over my contract.
If I'm working illegally then I will quit immediately but I need to know my rights and do not want to breach my contract if it is enforceable.
I look forward to hearing from someone.
Thanks.

May 9, 2017
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Extending the work permit until a labor case is over
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Q: I have a labor complaint against my previous employer for not paying salaries and the case is referred to court.
1. I got a new job offer. If my new employer applies for a temporary work permit for 6 months and the case does not get over in that time, can he apply for an extension or a new temporary work permit for another six months or till the case is over?
2. My visa will be over in 2 months. What happens to my visa?
3. Can I renew it in spite of the case at least for 6 months based on work permits?

Oct 17, 2019
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Issuing a temporary work permit while a labor case is pending in the labor court
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Q: Dear Madam,
I have a salary pending case in Abu Dhabi labor court and the second hearing will be on 6th, April 2020.
I have a new job offer, how can I proceed to join a new job? HR wants me to join immediately because of the current corona epidemic situation.
How can I cancel my employment visa and join the new job? My visa is expiring on 26 June.
Please answer!

Mar 29, 2020
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 235
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.
Sep 10, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal 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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Federal 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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