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The applicable law on an employee whose contract is with a Jafza company
Dear sir/madam,
I have an employment contract with a company that's located in Jebel Ali Free Zone, while my work location is permanently outside of the UAE. My employers tell me I have no rights under UAE employment law as my contract is "International".
They will not answer which country or laws my contract is subject to. Can anybody advise if I have any UAE employment rights at all?
And if not, which rights might I be covered by?
Thank you!
Hi questioner,
Good day!
The UAE labor law is applicable to the employees of Free Zones including JAFZA, provided that the sponsor of employment is a UAE entity.
Kindly share a copy of your labor contract and offer letter to advise you better.
Please share the docs via WhatsApp or email.
Best Regards,
Greetings sir,
As long as the company is under Jabal Ali Free Zone, the company is under the law of the free zone and they have different clauses.
In case they offer you a contract, we can review it with you and provide our legal advice regarding our prepaid legal advice service.
Thanks & Have a good day!
