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8 available 8 • View allMandatory health insurance
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Q: Dear Sir, Madam, I have a question in relation to the DHA mandatory health insurance cover that has come into effect.
I am the owner of a Dubai-based FZ company and have my residence visa through an employment contract with this company. The health insurance that I do have is DHA approved, but was requested and issued under my own personal name - and is therefore not linked to the company in any way.
Is that a problem? Does the mandatory health insurance have to be requested by, and issued to the company? Thanks.

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An employer charges an employee for family insurance. Is it legal?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My employer charged me for my family insurance in Abu Dhabi despite Abu Dhabi health insurance law covering up to 2 kids.
What would be the legal way to reimburse the amount from the company?


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Staff insurance delay and action against the company
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Q: Good morning,
We would like to seek advice about the issue with our insurance.
We have applied to the insurance for the staff with an insurance company. It has been 2 months since we applied and paid to this company, but still, they can't give us the insurance, correct invoice and receipt that we need.
Kindly advise us, what can we do to get our money back and where can we report this kind of issue?
Thank you.

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Claiming ILOE insurance if terminated a month before the contract ends

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can I claim Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) insurance if I was terminated a month before my contract ends due to cost-cutting?
I paid for a one-year subscription, but I have not reached one year since it only started in January 2023.


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Claiming ILOE insurance after termination due to company restructuring

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Q: Greetings,
I was terminated from the company due to company restructuring, and they gave me a 1-month notice period. My last working date is 14-02-2024.
Can I claim 3 months' salary for unreasonable termination? I have ILOE (Involuntary Loss of Employment) insurance, which completes 12 months on 13-02-2024.
Can I request a claim for the ILOE insurance?
Please advise me regarding this.


Jan 15, 2024
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Despite paying for ILOE insurance, the insurance company denies my claim. Is that legal?



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Q: Good day,
I received a notice of termination two weeks ago. I paid for annual ILOE insurance in Dubai in July 2023, but the insurance company informed me that I am not eligible to claim.
Is that true?
My feeling is that they do not want to cover it.
Please let me know if you think I am qualified to submit the claim.
Thanks a lot!




Apr 25, 2024
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Can an intimation memo claim ILOE benefits if a company terminates contracts due to financial issues?



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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I have just completed one year with a private company in Abu Dhabi.
I am on a two-year contract, but the company is not doing well and has informed employees that our employment will be terminated due to its financial situation.
What is the difference between intimation and termination of a contract under UAE law? Can an intimation memo be filed to receive the ILOE insurance benefit?
Thank you!




Nov 6, 2024
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Should health insurance for an Emirati employee cover her children or just her?



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Q: Hello,
Do we need to provide health insurance for our Emirati employee, who earns AED 4,000/month, and should it cover only her, or do we need to include coverage for her children as well?
She is married with six children, but we would like to ensure that the health insurance is for her only.
Thank you for your clarification!




Dec 26, 2024
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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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The Insurance Authority has introduced a new regulation to regulate all electronic and smart insurance operations practiced by licensed insurance companies, insurance-related professions [such as insurance agents, actuaries, insurance brokers, surveyors & loss adjusters, and insurance consultants] and marketing insurance policies through banks to the extent applicable to their nature. The objective of this article is to briefly discuss the changes that are introduced by the new regulation.
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UAE Labor Laws; Rights of Employees and Procedures for Termination 2
There are laws and international conventions in place to protect workers’ rights and ensure their wellbeing. Specifically, under the UAE Labor Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), there are established procedures for terminating employment contracts.
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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. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts 5
According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.
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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).
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