Q: Hello Sir, I am working in the UAE as a Telecom Engineer (but visa as an Electronic Exchanger). My company has no project since Feb 2017. They asked me to go on vacation in Feb 2017, still, they didn't get any project. I came back on July 13, 2017, without informing them. Now they are not paying my salary as there is no work, so I asked them to provide NOC so I can find other jobs, and now they are asking for visa amount. WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Visa issue date: June 2016 (2 yrs employment visa) Please suggest me what to do.

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.

Q: What is maximum compensation for employment contract for 5 years but where after 1st year the original owner divested of the business but never gave a termination notice to staff?

Q: Hello. I need to know my right. I was on my maternity leave and I took an additional 1-month leave along with my maternity before leaving so I can be with my little one for more time. However, I got pain and infection in my stitches as it was my second c-section. I took a doctor leave and sent it to my company for an additional 2 weeks' leave extension, but they refused. So I told them it's not possible for me to work at the moment hence consider it my resignation. Now, they are not paying my gratuity and end of service benefits and trying to deduct one-month salary as I didn't serve my notice. I'm concerned because I never had intentions to resign and requested for leave. They left me no choice even I sent a proof to them the doctor's documents as support. They shouldn't deduct one-month salary as notice because it's not my fault. Can anybody help? Moreover, the time they don't pay or deduct I want to go legal way to challenge them. Is it possible?? Help me, please.

Q: Hi Ma'am, My company early terminated me and the notice finished on 5 June, but the employer delaying to pay the end of service benefits. Can I file a case in the labour department and how long will it take to solve the issue because my visa is going to finish on 16th July? Thanks

Q: Good afternoon. The company terminated my unlimited full-time employment contract after 3 years, so not renewing my visa. I am working on my own visa now and continue as a freelancer. But they want me to sign their freelance/consultancy agreement with a clause that I am not allowed to work for any of their competitors (but they don't provide me with a visa, medical, no benefits, even not giving me enough working hours). 1) Is it legal to ask a freelancer for this exclusivity? 2) How I can be a freelancer and not allowed to work for other companies? 3) What shall I do if I still want to continue working with them but need other jobs in other companies to have enough income to pay my bills? 4) Am I entitled to gratuity? Because they didn't mention it. Thank you

Q: I am a teacher at a British school. As a female, I sponsor my kids. My husband has a Dubai visa and is local hire. My school wants me to submit accommodation information and salary details from my husband's company. Can my HR ask to see the salary details of my husband as I heard that if your husband works in another Emirate, then there is a duplication of benefits?

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).