Q: Hello, I have an ongoing labor case with my old employer for unpaid salary. I also have an offer letter from another company. Can I start a new job on a new visa while the labor case is ongoing? What is the process I need to follow?

Q: Good day, I got an offer letter from a new company and I have an ongoing labor case in Dubai court. The new employer is asking for the cancellation of the visa in order to apply for the new one. If I take NOC from the court, how can I convince the new employer to allow me to work without a valid visa?

Q: Hello, I hope this message finds you well! I am currently facing a situation that requires legal guidance, and I believe your expertise can provide valuable assistance. I have an ongoing labor case in the Dubai Courts, and the judgment is scheduled to be issued on 22nd Nov 2023. However, my visa expired in Aug 2023, and I am now in urgent need to cancel it as I plan to open my own business. Unfortunately, I have been grappling with this issue since 13th Sep 2023, and more than three months have passed without resolution. Could you please guide me on the necessary steps and procedures to cancel both my visa and labor contract? I am eager to initiate the process promptly to pave the way for the establishment of my new company. Your insights on where to get started and the specific steps to be taken would be immensely helpful. Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. I look forward to your guidance on this matter. Best Regards,

Q: Hi, good day! The contract I signed in the Philippines on February 9, 2022, was set to expire by February 9, 2024. I decided not to renew it and discussed this personally with my employer, who agreed. However, she now informs me that I still need to work until March 23, 2024, as the labor card expires on that day. I entered the UAE on March 23, 2022, and the contract was signed while I was still in the Philippines. Despite this, I have already decided not to continue working for personal reasons. Could someone please explain what my options are?

Q: Hi, lawyer. I have a travel ban and an ongoing case. My labor card is approved. I want to know if I can still process my visa, noting that I already have a travel ban due to the investigation.

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.

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 Decision establishes a new employment system in the UAE allowing employers to recruit employees classified as skilled workers level 1 and 2 for a part-time job. Under this decision, skilled employees who are already employed elsewhere, can work with more than one employer under a part-time contract without the permission of any employer.