Q: Hello, Can I terminate an employee while he's on leave so that his notice period begins already? Thank you! Best regards E.

Q: I would like to know if the actions of my employer are eligible. I have been working for the company for more than 3 years. I got pregnant a few months back and I informed the management of my company about this. I have been told that I can't go on maternity leave and I should submit my resignation letter asap, otherwise, the employer is going to terminate me with a ban or something like this, they did not clarify. I do not want to lose the job. I just want to know if the law protects me in this situation.

Q: I was in India on my vacation. Then when I planned to come back, HR sent me an email no placement for me now and I have to wait until the company gets a project. I sent a reply to the company that they should terminate me if there's no work but they don't. They need me to resign and they push me due to financial crises. They sent too many emails that I must resign for getting my settlement quickly for family requirements, but I didn't get money. HR even didn't send me how much my final settlement is. I lost more money to stay in India for one month for getting a reply. After resigning, is it necessary to work one month notice period? But how to work from India? I came back and give another resignation with a notice period but they did not accept. Am I eligible for compensation for my loss happen in India and room rent and food money for staying until finishing the case with labor court?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I have been working at a company. It is 8 months to complete my 2 years contract. Today, I was given a termination letter of my employment without any complaint, 1st warning, or 2nd warning. I refused to sign it because I need clarification. Can you please advise me on what to do next?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is it possible for a company to cancel an employee's visa while they are on vacation, and then not allow them to return to the UAE?

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.