Q: The company's accountant has not been performing his duties professionally and has received several warning letters. He was also not producing any kind of reports despite requests and warnings. His salary was cut several times due to this. Finally, upon being forced to produce at least some report we found many issues including approving expenses without Management approval, cash missing which he was responsible for, not recording transactions properly... etc. We want to dismiss him as he made serious problems for the company and we don't want to pay any benefits except for the last salary. We have filed a complaint to MOHRE based on Article 120 asking for termination and damages, but he also filed a complaint asking for full benefits. What is the safe procedure for us to close this matter?

Q: Good morning, I have tried searching online for any warning regarding leaving work during office hours without informing the proper department. Also, not coming to work without informing the manager. The thing is this employee has been doing it several times and even after verbal warnings she doesn't listen. We've already served her a final warning due to her attitude toward workmates and even her working hours are being compromised. Is there a way we can serve her termination legally? Thank you! I hope I explained it clearly.

Q: Hello, What happens when an employee refuses to sign a warning letter? What are the options for the employer?

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 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.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.

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).