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4 available 4 • 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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Claiming arbitrary dismissal for termination without a reason
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Q: I would like to know if the actions of my employer are eligible.
I have been working for the company for more than 3 years. I got pregnant a few months back and I informed the management of my company about this.
I have been told that I can't go on maternity leave and I should submit my resignation letter asap, otherwise, the employer is going to terminate me with a ban or something like this, they did not clarify.
I do not want to lose the job. I just want to know if the law protects me in this situation.

Feb 24, 2016
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Can I swap my annual leaves for notice period?
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Q: Can I trade my annual leaves with notice period under unlimited contract?

Sep 16, 2017
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إنهاء خدمة العامل أثناء إجازته السنوية بسبب سوء الأحوال الاقتصادية



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س: السلام عليكم،
تم فصلي بعد ٦ سنوات من الخدمة لظروف العمل الاقتصادية بعد فيروس كورونا. العقد غير محدد المدة.
الفصل لم يسبقه إنذار و تم إبلاغي به أثناء إجازتي السنوية. برجاء الإفادة عن المستحقات، خاصة مكافأة نهاية الخدمة إذا كانت تُحتسَب على أساس شهر عن كل عام خدمة حال الفصل التعسفي.
أعمل في أحد الفنادق بدبي.




Apr 8, 2020
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2 available 2 • View allAn 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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معلومات وثقافة قانونية متنوعة حول أسئلة شائعة 1
نقدم في هذه القطعة بعض الإجابات المبسطة للقراء حول أسئلة قانونية شائعة. فهناك أسئلة كثيرة تساور ذهن الناس بخصوص موضوع قانوني مستجد أو مثير للجدل، ولكن لا تستدعي استشارة محامٍ وتكبد تكاليف أتعابه.
Aug 2, 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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