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Q: Labor Rights Query - Termination without a valid reason
Dear Sir/Mam,
I was recently terminated by my company where I had worked for 2 years and 8 months under renewed limited contract (2-year term).
There was no sort of prior warning letter or verbal communication regarding the termination. I have my labour contract due until November 2019.
The company handed me a renewal letter of our internal contract back on July 25th 2017, for a term period of 1 year.
Also, the termination letter which was handed over to me on June 21st 2018 had stated “Non-Renewal of Contract”.
The notice period was until 24th July 2018. Right now I am waiting for my visa cancellation paper & full final settlement papers to come.
I wanted to know If I am eligible for three months compensation and other benefits under arbitrary termination provisions (if this case comes under that).
Thanks & Regards
Sujit

Aug 8, 2018
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Termination of employment contract for unsatisfactory performance

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam
I am a Relationship Manager In a bank in Dubai.
My employer has terminated my services (discontinuation of services) with reason as unsatisfactory performance during 2017.
They have given me 30 days' notice period and have mentioned in the letter that I am exempted from attending office during the notice period.
I seek your valuable advice, can I claim 3 months' full salary for my such termination where it was done all of sudden without alerting me with warning letters.
Also if you can advise me how to file a case against the employer in order to claim 3 months' salary.
Thanks and regards


Jun 25, 2019
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Arbitrary termination of a limited contract and rights of the employee
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Q: Hi,
My employer terminated my fixed term contract (which also has a 30 day notice period).
They are ignoring all communication and refusing to pay the outstanding salary and end of service (3 months).
They said if this goes to court they will claim financial hardship however the company is still trading.
Any advice on options or entitlements? The claim amount is over AED 200k.

Jun 18, 2018
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How to act with an employer negotiating terms for termination a limited contract
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Q: Hi
Could you please give me an advice regarding my problem?
I was asked by my employer to stop work but they don’t want to terminate me. They want a settlement.
Because of money negotiations, the process of visa cancellation is pending.
I’ve done 8 months out of 3 years contract and my contract is limited and I finished my probationary period. What should I do?

Apr 5, 2021
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What are my labor rights in case of termination after 10 months in a limited contract?

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Q: Good morning.
I’m under a 2-year limited contract. My company has terminated me. I have worked 10 months with the company now.
Please do I stand to get compensation from the company?


May 26, 2022
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What are my rights as an employee if my contract is terminated by my employer?
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Q: Hello!
I am writing to enquire about what the UAE law says about the termination of contracts by employers and the benefits paid to employees under such circumstances.

Jul 16, 2023
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2 available 2 • View allProvisions of Limited and Unlimited Labour Contracts in the UAE Labour Law 147
When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.
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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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.
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
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.
Apr 20, 1980
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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.
Sep 27, 2015
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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