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9 available 9 • View allSignificance of the job title and designation on labour contract
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Q: I had signed an unlimited contract with a Dubai based company.
In the offer letter, I was given a designation as Business Manager with salary AED 30,000/month. However, in the MOHRE contract, my designation is showing Sales Executive having 4th/5th level skill.
When I inquired from them, they told me that the designation in MOHRE contract will not have any adverse effect during my stay in Dubai and they have mentioned 4th/5th level skill in the contract because my certificates ( B Tech ) are not HRD attested ( in India ) and they will not be able to wait for long for this attestation.
My questions are:-
a) Is this procedure legal i.e. getting a person of Engineering degree in 4th/5th level skill set?
b) Will it be possible to change the skill level in MOHRE contract if I get my degree attested by HRD and UAE consulate after I land in Dubai?
c) What are the possible issues that I will face?

Oct 5, 2018
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Prevailing salary in case of contradiction between offer and contract
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Q: Hi Ahmad,
I am presently employed with a company based in DMCC JLT for almost 3 years now.
My query is that what should I consider with regards to my salary, DMCC contract or offer letter?
I noticed that the salary in my contract is higher than what is written in the offer letter which I'm presently receiving.
Also, in case the contract should be the one to consider, is there a chance that I can get those underpayments from the 1st month of my employment?
Hoping for your most favourable reply.
Respectfully yours,
T.

Nov 23, 2019
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What to do if the employer reduces my notice period and threatens me?
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Q: Hello lawyer,
I am an Indian and have been facing a problem with my employer.
I have signed a paper which says my notice is 3 months but when I came to the UAE, I signed a contract which says 1 month. I was new so didn’t understand at the 1st time as no copy of the contract was provided to me.
Now I want to leave, I learned that my UAE contract which is submitted to MOHRE is of 1 month and I gave 1-month notice.
The employer is forcing me to work for 3 months and called me to the office and was abusive and made religious comments and family comment and asked me to keep my mouth shut or he will show his power.
I am scared, what to do?

Jan 9, 2021
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The contract submitted by my employer is different from the offer letter

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Q: Hello sir/madam,
I was hired by my employer and the company offer letter was given to me. I worked for 3 months before my visit visa expiry.
Before my visit visa expiry, I was given the last page of the labor contract to sign and give my fingerprint saying it's for my employment visa.
While processing my papers for Emirate ID, I discovered that the salary agreement on the offer letter I received and signed is different from the labor contract submitted by my employer.
Also, working hours were agreed on 9 hours but I work for 12 hours a day with no break.
Finally, when I complained, the boss brought a cancellation letter.


Oct 25, 2022
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Which contract is valid, MOHRE contract or company employment contract?
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Q: Hi,
Which contract is considered to be the valid contract to use or refer to?
A. Employment Contract (From Company)
B. Labor Contract (Ministry of Labour)
Thank you

Oct 13, 2021
1646
Salary discrepancy between offer letter and contract: What are my rights?

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Q: Good evening,
I am currently on maternity leave. My offer letter states that my salary is AED 8,000, out of which AED 4,000 is my basic salary and the remaining is in allowances.
However, my MOHRE contract only mentions AED 4,000. I have only received a salary of AED 4,000 for 30 days.
Please can you advise me on what salary I should be receiving?
I have also requested an additional 15 days of unpaid leave, for which my employer is asking for a medical certificate before they can approve it.
Please can you assist me with this?


Jul 10, 2023
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Offer letter: 30-day notice period, MOL contract: 90 days. Which one is valid?



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Q: Hi,
I recently accepted a job offer from a company in Dubai. According to the offer letter, the notice period is 30 days. However, upon joining, I was asked to sign the MOL contract, where the notice period is mentioned as 90 days.
I don't want to sign the offer with a 90-day notice period. I checked with the employer, and they mentioned that this change happened recently.
Kindly advise on the following: Which offer letter is valid in this scenario?
Should I consider filing a legal action against the employer for changing the employment contract terms without informing me?




Dec 26, 2023
957
Can my boss refuse to provide me with a contract after signing an offer letter?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can my boss refuse to provide me with a contract after I've already signed an offer letter?



Mar 29, 2024
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What notice to follow while resigning if there is contradiction, the company contract or MOHRE contract?




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Q: I'm trying to resign from my company and found out there's incorrect information between my employment contract, my government contract, and the employee handbook.
I was under the impression of having a week's notice period but I'm being told it's 3 months and I'm losing a month's worth of salary.
On top of that, it's showing a non-compete clause for the same industry. I'm trying to change companies in the same industry, how much of an issue is that?





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