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Is it the business's obligation to provide an employee with a salary certificate?

Dear Team,

I would like to know if it's our business's obligation to provide an employee with a salary certificate.

Our company is located in the DMCC free zone, and the authority often charges us a fee to issue a salary certificate in Arabic, which an employee requires for official government activities.

Who is responsible for covering this cost, the employer or the employee?

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Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants
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5 Dec 2023, 16:36

Dear Sir/Madam,

The employer is obligated to give the employee an experience certificate after the end of the contract.

The law does not mention a salary certificate while working.

7 Dec 2023, 05:55

Thank you Sir

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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5 Dec 2023, 17:10

This certificate is free from the company.

7 Dec 2023, 05:56

Thank you Sir

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Dar Al Haqooq Legal Consultancy
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6 Dec 2023, 05:45

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will assist you in this matter.

In the UAE, providing a salary certificate is typically the employer's responsibility.

While the DMCC may charge a fee for it, employers generally cover this cost as part of their obligations to employees for official purposes.

For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.

We will be happy to help you.

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ABDUL WAHIED

7 Dec 2023, 05:56

Thank you Sir

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6 Dec 2023, 13:49

Dear Sir/Madam,

It's the obligation of the employer to provide the salary certificate to the employee in the common language.

If he requires it in Arabic, you can charge him the cost.

There is no particular rule regarding the same; it will be according to the policy of the company.

7 Dec 2023, 05:57

Thank you Sir

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