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5 available 5 • View allMisrepresentation of the employee designation in his employment visa
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Q: Dear Sir/ Madam,
In my offer letter, the designation is Accounts Manager; however, since I have not attested degree certificates the employer promised to give me Archive Clerk Visa. They took my thumb impression and signature on blank paper and later they issued me a Messenger Profession Visa.
When I inquired about the same and refused to accept the Messenger Visa, they are blaming me that I agreed to this Messenger Visa and asked me to pay the visa costs and leave.
I sent the resignation and agreed to pay the visa cost, but the visa cost is double what they have quoted.
Note: the visa is not stamped on my passport. Will I get any ban from MOL, if the visa is cancelled?
Kindly advise...
Thanks in advance

Jan 29, 2018
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Significance 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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Different designation between the offer letter and labor contract
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Q: Hi Mrs Khan,
I have recently received a job offer, I have two questions in regards to that.
1. The designation mentioned in my offer letter is "Engineer", but in the MOL contract it's mentioned as "Sales Representative".
After contacting the HR of the company for clarification, they told me that due to Emiratisation and quick approvals they are issuing "Sales Representative" visa and after 6 months or a year, I can reproach them and get the designation in the MOL changed.
My question here, is it possible to amend the designation in the labour contract in the future and how easy or difficult this process is? What are the disadvantages I may face (if any) of having a "Sales Representative" visa?
2. I have signed the MOL and send it to the company, but it's been 7 working days and I am still waiting for work permit approval, isn't this quite slow for a work permit approval? My contract is a limited contract.
Thank you

May 27, 2018
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Changing the position after signing the contract by the employer. What to do?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I was hired as a UX Designer. During phone calls and interviews, I made it clear that I want a job as a UX designer. They gave me an offer letter for the UX Designer position.
When I joined, they started to force me to be a graphic designer. I kept quiet and tried my best to adapt for 2 weeks. Since I was unable to adapt, I said to HR that, I am a UX Designer and I would want to work as one.
Now they are terminating me. I don't know what to do. I feel cheated!

Aug 8, 2022
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What to do if my job description on the visa is housemaid and I work as personal assistant?



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Q: I worked here in the UAE for 5 months and I have my visa as a housemaid but my work is not a housemaid. I'm a personal assistant.
Prior to my work, I did not sign any job offer or any contract until now.
If I resign from my work, is there a violation I will make or is there any monetary compensation that I need to pay to my employer?




Feb 8, 2024
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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.
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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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