Q: My visa was canceled on December 9th, how long can I stay in the country? As per the change in the rule, will I be able to stay 6 months?

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: Hi, An employee resigns during the probation period in the private sector of education, and the two weeks notice period has been served. 1. How long can the employee remain in the country to find another job? Does the employee need to leave the country for three months and then return? 2. Can the employee change the visa status to tourist with a border run and stay in the UAE to find a job? Thank you

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.

Three new ministerial decrees containing a new set of rules for the labour market were issued by the UAE Ministry of Labour last year and came into force on the 1st of January this year. The decrees are expected to alter the contractual relationship between employers and workers in the UAE.

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.