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9 available 9 • View allClaiming benefits for termination without a valid reason
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Q: I am working in the HR department in one of the private companies for the last 12 years. Last week I received a redundancy letter from the HR manager terminating me for reducing people.
However, the actual reason is something else. I have sent an email to our company helpline on the HR manager and complained about him, and he came to know that I have sent an email to the senior manager.
It was only me who got this letter from the HR department. Now, they got a replacement for my position.
Can I file a complaint against the company in the labour court?
Please advise.

Jan 7, 2018
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Rights of the employee upon termination without a valid reason
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Q: Sir,
What are my rights (terminal benefits) when terminated from employment as the company does not require my service?
There are no negative records in my service period and the company is now trying to reduce the cost as they have fewer jobs than expected.
I have worked for 2 years and 4 months (stamped second visa).
How will it be if termination with immediate effect and/or immediate termination with the salary in lieu of one-month notice?

Sep 26, 2018
982
Labour dispute for the non-payment of EOSB and salaries

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Q: I am working in DMCC. My company is not paying my correct end of service nor unclaimed leave salary nor notice period.
Also, they deducted 2000 per month for 7 months saying it's cost-cutting which I never accepted, and they said they will compensate later.
Which court do I need to approach if mediation there fails and what are my rights? Is the mediation not able to tell that too there?


Oct 17, 2018
4074
Consequences on signing a termination letter of redundancy
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Q: Claiming of benefits after being terminated.
My company asked me to sign a termination letter last August 1, 2019, without any reason in the letter.
My manager just verbally said that they don’t have money anymore to continue the opening of the main branch but the branch 1 will still function though.
By September 1, 2019, there comes the new management. I just want to ask if I am entitled to 3 months salary compensation aside from the pending salaries I need to get.
I am on an unlimited contract.

Sep 15, 2019
698
Terminating an employee according to article 120 due to late attendance

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Q: Does the employer have a right to terminate an employee under article 120 due to late attendance?
For example, the work time starts at 8 am and the employee attended one or two hours late.


May 26, 2021
1399
Can I hold my passport to cancel visa after termination until I get all my dues?
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Q: I was immediately terminated without a notice period in a company registered in DAFZA.
They paid EOSB but not my salary and is asking for my passport to cancel my visa.
Can I withhold the submission of my passport until my salary is paid?

Sep 22, 2022
195
The rights of an employee upon termination without a reason
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Q: Hello,
Good day!
Please I need some advice!
My employer canceled me automatically without a valid reason. I have already finished almost 8 months and they brought me back to the agency.
The agency sent me again to another employer. Can I leave the agency?
My employer told me that I can't leave the agency because they paid for me. They canceled me without a reason.
I want to know my rights.

Oct 22, 2022
156
Terminated from free zone company without notice. What are your rights?


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Q: Hello Sir/Madam,
I was terminated from a free zone company before my contract ended without any legitimate reason.
What can I do?



Nov 3, 2023
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عملت مع شركة في منطقة حرة ولم أحصل على حقوقي. كيف أقدم شكوى؟

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Q: السلام عليكم،
أنا عامل حر تحت الإقامة الذهبية. عملت مع شركة في المنطقة الحرة بأبوظبي على مشروع بدون عقد عمال (فقط عقد داخلي) ولم أقبض حقوقي حتى الآن. أين يمكنني تقديم الشكوى؟
حاولت عن طريق رابط وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين، ولكنهم يطلبون خطاب إحالة صادر من المنطقة الحرة وأنا لا أملكه.
شكرًا!


Feb 6, 2024
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allHow to File an Employment Court Case in the UAE 35
An interview-format article covering the topic of filing an employment court case in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 10, 2021
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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.
Sep 10, 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.
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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