Q: Recently, there was a change in the management of our company and my new manager didn't like the way I look. He told me about it and warned me that next time I will be fined. After a week or so, I received a notice that I'm fined of AED 500 for the unprofessional appearance. I work for the company for a long time and I've never had such a kind of complaints before. I believe that my appearance is appropriate. Moreover, there is no strict dress code in our company and I've never seen and never signed any papers in this regard. Does my manager have the right to decide how I look? Is this penalty legal? Do they have the right to deduct it from my salary?

Q: Sir, I am a Safety Officer of a construction project. My employer deducted AED 600 as a fine in last 3 months, and they have not informed me about the reasons nor have given any warning in writing or verbal.

Q: Hi, I am working with an employer in Dubai since October 1st, 2021. The company is deducting salary in the name of consultancy as I was got hired from India. But there was no such contract between employee&employer for deduction in salaries. Still, the employer deducted my half the salary for 2 months and I requested to stay at room till the company gets new project also they have taken my educational certificate stating it is the company policy. I have already emailed the company to pay me a full salary for staying in the room or give me NOC. 1. Can I resign from the company without a notice period as I am in probation period and my contract is limited? 2. What should I do if the company doesn't pay me my salary for the days I am staying in the room? 3. Can this be considered a breach of contract by the employer?

س: السلام عليكم، تم إيقافي عن العمل بدون إنذار، وبسؤال صاحب العمل قال لي ليس لك عندي أي مستحقات وطردني، وللعلم لي راتب شهرين متأخرين وبدل إجازات ومستحقات. رفعت شكوى عمالية وطالبت فيها بمستحقاتي؛ من ضمنها بدل استقطاع من الراتب وهي مجموع 36 شهرًا كان صاحب العمل يستقطع من الراتب ولا يودع الراتب كاملاً. أول 6 أشهر استقطع ما أسماه تكاليف الإقامة والأشهر التي بعدها كل مرة يتحجج بضعف العمل وبجائحة كورونا والمصاريف. قضيتي الآن تحولت للمحكمة. هل أستطيع استرداد الاستقطاعات والمستحقات؟ ولكم جزيل الشكر!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My company deducts the fee for my family health insurance monthly from my salary. How can I complain without revealing my identity?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What is the maximum percentage of salary that an employer can deduct for disciplinary fines or violations committed by an employee?

Q: Hello, My contract ended on September 22, but the company did not inform me until October 11 when they gave me a notice of non-renewal. On November 13, they sent me my final settlement, but they deducted one month's salary because I did not work from October 12 to November 10. My visa expired on November 10, but my contract ended on September 22. They deducted money from my final settlement. What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently working as a light vehicle driver at a taxi corporation for a year. Despite performing well at my job, my monthly salary was only 1 AED last month. My wife is unwell, and the salary I receive is insufficient to cover her medical expenses or match my financial needs. This situation is causing significant confusion and distress. I want to quit my job and return to my home country, but I don't have money to cover payments. I find myself in a very helpless situation. I would appreciate any kind advice on what steps I should take.

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.

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.