Q: Dear Sir/Ma'am, I hope this message finds you well. I have a question regarding my employment situation. I currently have a contract that is set to end on December 21, 2023. However, I have decided that I do not wish to renew my contract and would like to pursue a new job opportunity. I would like to inquire about the appropriate time for submitting my resignation letter. Considering that my contract ends on December 21, 2023, when would be the most suitable time for me to hand in my resignation? Additionally, once my previous employer cancels my visa, I would like to know how much time I have before I need to obtain a new visa for my next job. It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide me with some guidance on this matter. Thank you very much for your assistance. Sincerely,

Q: Can I resign 5 months after the renewal contract and what are the requirements for the employee and the employer?

Q: Hi, I just wanna ask if I can resign in 14 days even if the notice period in my contract is 3 months. I am still under probation period on a limited contract and I have decided to go back to my home country. With termination, will I still have to pay my employer if they would terminate me? Can employers refuse to accept these terms with MOHRE that I don't have to pay anything? Do they have the right to file a case and claim all their rights through the court? How about the terms and conditions imposed and made in the contract?

Q: I'm an employee in a company and it's time for my second visa renewal. In case I find a job elsewhere after my visa renewal, am I liable to pay visa costs to my existing company?

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.