Q: My company terminated me even though I did not violate any rules or do any misconduct or any of the reasons in the UAE Law to be terminated. They also know that it is not my fault. They hired me last August 2016 as a bus attendant under the sponsorship of RTA Dubai Taxi. Now, they terminated me before my probation ends without notice for the reason that I was underage in which they can't issue the permit. They did not inform me that there is an age requirement during the interview process and yet they hired me. They also let me pay for the visa. Now, I want to go back to my home country. I would like to ask, can I get a repatriation expense if I'm terminated under probation? And what other things I can do in this situation? Thank you so much.

Q: I have an unlimited contract with the employer and I have not completed the probation. Can I leave the company without notice or do I have to give notice, and can they ban me from working after that or not?

Q: Hi, I have been working in a company in Abu Dhabi for the past two and a half years. I gave my resignation less than a month ago. When I got this month salary, the salary amount was reduced. When I enquired about it, the company informed me that they will be charging me a certain amount from my settlement as visa cancellation process fee. When I called to the Ministry of labour, they told me that company cannot charge me any of such fee. So I would like to know whether I should move by complaining to the MOL, and if I do, what would be the probable result from that action. Thank you.

Q: Hello Ma'am, I just want to ask for advice, as my employer just recently terminated me under a limited contract. I was hired July 2, 2017, and last Wednesday, Sept 20, 2017, the newly hired HR and General Manager spoke with me that they will no more continue my contract with them. They are claiming that I have made delays which I'm not aware of, and they didn't send me any warnings through email. I have filed one-day sick leave when I was not really feeling well. Immediately on that day, they gave me a cheque which I served for 20 days only. They just told me without any notice period, and haven't informed me or warned me if I have committed mistakes with their policies. Is this right? Thanks in advance.

Q: Dear Ma'am, I want to ask. My employer terminated my contract within the probation period, but before that, I completed 10 years on a different employment visa in Dubai. Is there any labour ban on me? Thanks

Q: Dear Sir, I was on the probation period and my company terminated the contract without any notice and stopped my services the same day. Now, please guide me. Can I claim any compensation salary for the upcoming month(s)?

Q: Dear Sir, My company is going to provide me with costly training. They want me to sign a paper on which it is stated that after the training I will be bound to work for the company for the next three years. I want to know that if I take that training and in the near future I go to some other gulf country, would there be any ban on me in that country or any other consequences? Kindly guide me.

Q: I am working in Dubai under probation. If my employer terminated me and canceled my visa because of the warning letter that I received stating poor performance, do I get a ban and can I claim my last salary?

Q: Hi, Our resigned employee filed a labor complaint in MOHRE to claim unused air tickets amount. As it was not amicably settled, labor transferred the same to the court. But till now we didn't get any intimation from the court as maybe the employee didn't register the complaint. So what will be the next step taken by the company? If we transfer the gratuity amount to the employee's account, then can he approach the court again regarding the unused air ticket claim? Please advise.

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.

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.

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).