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Can a forged medical certificate lead to the termination of an employee?

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Can a forged medical certificate lead to the termination of an employee without notice under Article 44 (1) of UAE Federal Law No.33,2021?

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Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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25 Jan 2023, 06:55

Hi questioner,

If the employee assumes a false identity or submits forged certificates or documents which has happened in the scenario provided by you, the employer may dismiss the employee immediately without notice in accordance with Article 44 of UAE Federal Law No.33,2021.

25 Jan 2023, 07:05

Can a forged sick leave certificate get an employee terminated without notice under Article 44 (1) of UAE Federal Law No.33,2021?

25 Jan 2023, 07:47

I have already replied; check my response above.

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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25 Jan 2023, 10:08

Dear questioner,

Yes!

25 Jan 2023, 10:09

If it was presented in bad faith.

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