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Employee working outside of official duties: Is it legal?
Dear Sir/Madam,
Good day!
I hope this email finds you well!
We have received information that one of our employees, who is under our sponsorship, is working outside of his official duties and receiving payment from our clients.
We would like to inquire if the labor law permits employees to work outside of their official working hours.
Furthermore, as an organization, we take any violation of company policies and labor laws seriously.
If it is found that the employee in question has indeed been working outside of his official duties without prior permission, we may have to take disciplinary action against him.
We request your guidance on the course of action that we should take in this situation and if there are any specific clauses of the labor law that we should consider while taking disciplinary action.
We appreciate your response and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you!
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question, I hope you are doing well
I will definitely assist you in this matter.
In the UAE, employees are generally not allowed to work outside their official duties without prior permission from their employers.
Violations may lead to disciplinary action. Verify the information, consult us for legal advice if needed, and take appropriate action in line with company policies and labor laws.
For any further legal assistance, you can contact us via WhatsApp.
We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.
We will definitely be happy to help you!
Thanks & Regards,
ABDUL WAHIED
Dear questioner,
The mentioned acts constitute a crime as well as a labor law violation.
Our advice is to file a labor complaint with MOHRE and parallelly a criminal petition to the public prosecution.
Acting ahead of the employee is strongly advisable as well, and using both channels is the more secure legal option.
For more information, please contact us on WhatsApp.
