Q: Hi, I have filed a case in Dubai Courts against my employer due to non-payment of salaries. I also requested the termination of the contract. the Judge decided in my favor, but the company has appealed. Now I have received a new job offer, but I was informed in Al Adheed that until final judgment I cannot cancel my visa. How can I handle this situation and not lose the new work opportunity?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I have returned to the UK as I resigned in my 6 month probation period due to my parents' health. I still have a valid residency visa in the UAE as my workplace has not canceled it yet. If it was not canceled yet, can I return to the UAE and find another job? Is that possible even if on a holiday visa? Or would it be wise to start another job with another visa in say 3 months' time or even 6 months going through the visa process again? I didn't abscond. I followed through with the finishing process exactly as required where my workplace was concerned.

Q: Hello, I have a query regarding the non-cancellation of my visa. My contract is a limited contract (three years in a free zone). I resigned after completing 2.6 years. Due to non-cancellation, I have submitted a labor case. Also, I have requested Al Adeeb Center for a NOC in order to cancel my visa. I have submitted the NOC to the free zone authority two weeks ago for cancellation but they contacted my previous employer and have advised that they are going to put a counter case. After two weeks now, the free zone authority informed me that the company submitted the counter case. 1. Is it possible to really put a counter case like a breach of contract here in my scenario? (as my company asked me to pay 27,000 AED for visa cancellation which I refused and that is the reason for opening a labor case) 2. I need to join a new company to survive in this country with family if the free zone authority is not supporting. Working with my previous company is not possible. What is the best scenario for my visa cancellation?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I live in Dubai. I used to work for a private electrical company. I sent a resignation email to my company on August 8, 2023. After a phone conversation with my boss, he agreed to cancel my visa after I finish the current site. However, I received an email on October 6, 2023, saying that I have to complete a 3-month notice period. My boss only agreed to cancel my visa verbally, and I don't have any written proof. I tried to call him many times, but he didn't answer. My contract states that the notice period is 3 months. What should I do now?

Q: Good morning, sir I have paid an agency to process my visa, but unfortunately, I received a job offer and was instructed to cancel the visa to be on the company's visa. Although I have paid for everything, including cancellation fees, the agency refuses to proceed with the cancellation. My new company is waiting within the timeframe provided for me to start work, threatening termination if not met. I lodged a complaint with the Labor Department, and they informed me it would take 5 to 10 days to resolve the issue and provide me with the cancellation letter for the new company. However, by then, the time will have elapsed. Can my agency still cancel it after my complaint to labor, or must we continue to wait for labor? Additionally, I intend to file a lawsuit against the agency if I lose my job and visa. Kindly advise. Thank you!

Q: I have resigned from the company and finished my notice period of 30 days. The employer is not willing to sign the clearance paper which is needed for the HR dept to cancel my visa. I have got another job and I need this visa to be canceled immediately or I'll lose that job as well.

Q: My employment visa was renewed in October, but I got another opportunity. Then I submitted my resignation and I am currently on notice period for almost 2 weeks. But my PRO is angry and asking why did I renew and then resign later. What should I do next to get my cancellation at the earliest?

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 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.

By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.