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How long before the contract expiry should I inform my employer of non-renewal?
Hello Sir,
I am working in the airport as a manager. I did my contract renewal on 28 Jan 2020, which is valid for 3 years.
In my contract, it says I need to inform the employer 90 days before about not renewing the contract.
My contract letter is expiring on 27 Jan 23, I informed my higher authorities on 16 Dec 22 that I am not continuing my services after my contract period end.
Is it compulsory to do 90 days for my official information, or is it only 30 days as per the law?
Request you to suggest to me.
Dear User,
The UAE Labor Law stipulates a minimum of (30) days and a maximum of (90) days' notice period to be included in an employment contract.
This means that employers have full discretion to choose how long the notice period should be within these limits, according to article 43 Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021.
If your notice period in the contract states 90 days, then you should serve the 90 days' notice period upon resignation or non-renewal of the contract, unless otherwise agreed upon by your employer.
Kind regards,
KHA Advocates
As per the law, it is 30 to 90 days, and in your contract it is 90 days, already matching the law and you are obliged to serve 90 days.
Moreover, if you can't serve the 90 days you must pay the company a compensation of the rest of the notice period, equivalent to your total monthly salary
