Q: Hi My company terminated me in April due to theft. I was told a criminal case has been filed against me. Since then I have not received any call from the police. Now the company has still not cancelled my visa since then and I don’t know what to do. I am afraid they may have filed an absconding case against me. I have a job offer from another company, please advise me on what to do.

Q: I have been accused of theft, with the company asking to meet with me in regards to questioning. The company says they have CCTV footage of me stealing even though I am innocent. Is it worth fighting?

Q: I am falsely accused of theft in the company where I work by my colleague due to a mistake I have done. This mistake has opened a door of false accusations and led to my termination, withholding my end of service and passport by the company. I need advice on what should I do!

Q: Hi Madam, One of my colleagues is working in Dubai. He has planned to visit his home country with his old visa canceled. He has a new employer's visa. While he was trying to book a ticket, his previous employer threatened him not to leave and said that they would file a case against him. Is this possible? Can you please guide us?

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.