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4 available 4 • View allCan I make a settlement with my employer outside the court and withdraw my case against him?

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Q: I want to settle my labor case with my employer out of court as they are willing to around pay by cheque 60% of the claim amount (I have an employment offer).
Can I do this (accept less than the claim amount) & how to withdraw the case?
My first hearing is next month.
Thank you in advance for your services.


Jun 30, 2022
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How to withdraw a labor case after filing it?
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Q: Hi Sir,
What is the process for closing a labor case?
My case was transferred from MOHRE to the labor court. I have gone to ENJAZ (labor court) to close this.
So they made an application and said that after 7 days come here, but I don't want to proceed with it.
I want to close this.

Feb 11, 2022
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Q: Good evening counsel,
After filing a case against my employer in the labor court, can I cancel my application/withdraw the case?
If yes, please advise!
Regards,

May 9, 2021
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How to cancel a labor complaint after being transferred to the court?



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Q: Hi!
I would like to withdraw my complaint against my previous company.
How can I cancel the complaint if MOHRE has already sent a message stating that the case has been transferred to the court?




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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.
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2 available 2 • View allFederal 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).
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Federal 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.
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