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6 available 6 • View allLimitation period for labour related matters
Q: Dear Sir,
I have worked March 2008 to July 2011 in Mushrif National Construction LLC Central Market Project Souk - Abu Dhabi. My job designation was IT Assitant, my salary was Dhs 3200/- per month. Also, they have provided yearly two-way tickets and leave salary benefits.
In July 2011 I went to India for long leave. The company terminated me on January 31, 2012. After that, they calculated my indemnity money Dhs 6044/-. Partly they have sent my pending salaries and my indemnity money, they have sent only Dhs 2000/- till now. They did not pay my balance indemnity money Dhs 4044/-.
I have sent a lot of emails and mobile calls with no response from Mushrif National Construction LLC. Kindly please help.
Mar 30, 2017
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What to do if your former employer owes you money
Q: Assalamu alaikum,
My name is Mohammed Yaseen. My concern is that my previous employer was supposed to pay me AED 3700 of my salary which is pending for one year, and I have been asking him for 6 months.
Actually, he was supposed to pay me AED 11700 after the cancellation of my contract, after cancellation he paid me AED 8000 but AED 3700 is still pending.
I couldn't do anything before the cancellation because I had to move to another company as the other company will not wait for me. So, on a mutual understanding, I cancelled the contract.
He also committed as documented in my official email address that he will pay me all amount, but now he isn't receiving my calls. I have the email, WhatsApp messages...etc as a proof.
What can I do now to get my money back? Please suggest.
I lost my patience, since 6 months I have been asking him. Please help. Appreciate any help provided.
Regards,
Mohammed Yaseen Ahmed
Jun 7, 2017
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Is a bank employee allowed to refer clients to law firms for commission?
Q: Sir/Madam
I am a banker and I frequently have enquiries from many of my clients for doubts on bounced security cheques and how to find out if any case has been filed on them.
My question regarding this is can I refer them to any lawyer or law firm on a commission basis as the lawyers and law firms will be of help to them?
Is that permissible to refer to such?
May 14, 2018
322
Inability to get the labor dues due to false allegations by the employer
Q: Hi all,
I hope you are well!
I have a question regarding a dispute with my employer and I am currently awaiting for hearing on my case. I have submitted my resignation with the intention to complete 30 days notice period due to false allegations leveled by the employer.
It did not go down well with them and refused to accept my resignation and took my laptop and access card and sent me a termination letter after 4 days. It was an arbitrary dismissal with a refusal to accept my resignation.
My question is whether I will be correct to put forward a claim for arbitrary termination and a claim for damages per court decision including my gratuity and pending leaves.
The employer has no intention to make payment and is threatening me with a police case and a bad referral for future employment.
Please guide me on this situation as I wait for a hearing from the Dubai court.
Thank you in advance!
Dec 19, 2021
403
Received labor case adjustment last year. Can I prosecute in 2024?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I received the labor case adjustment on June 22nd. I am inquiring if I am able to proceed with prosecution now in 2024.
Mar 21, 2024
61
Can my former employer take legal action aginst me due a non-compete clause if I started a similar business?
Q: Dear Lawyers,
I need your advice regarding a non-compete clause in my contract.
I left my former employer last September, and they were a free zone company. I have since started a similar business online with a Tajer license.
However, my ex-employer is sending me emails daily, threatening to take legal action if I don’t close my business.
Can you advise on my rights and the best course of action?
Best regards,
Jan 31, 2025
68
Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024
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.
Sep 10, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations
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.
Apr 20, 1980
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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View allHow to renew visas for your family if you have a ban
Yesterday I went to renew my kids' visas and only to find out that I have a ban.
Can you help me in this matter?
Aug 8, 2017
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How to check travel ban by passport number
Hi,
How can we know if passport number [--------] has a ban?
Thanks!
Jun 2, 2017
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Penalty for the extension of a tenancy contract
Dear Sir/ Mam,
I am staying in Sharjah. We stayed in the same flat for the last 2 years. Our contract is ended on May 5th. But as we are migrating to another country we requested our landlord to stay here till June end 2 months back. He agreed to the same at that time.
Now he is asking to give 3 months more rent from June as a penalty to settle the things. Our contract already finished now.
Please advice what to do as we are not in a good financial position to give 3-month rent without staying.
May 24, 2017
3346
Negotiating credit card outstandings with the bank
Hi, I lost my job a year ago and I have an outstanding credit card of AED 300k. I've missed the last 9 monthly payments (I am negotiating directly with the bank). I am willing to settle the credit card with one lump sum payment that a friend will lend me.
How much discount on the balance of AED 300k can I negotiate to settle the matter? Should I also ask for a clearance/ no liability letter?
May 24, 2017
10064
What to do if your employer defaults on obligations
Good morning sir,
I had been working as a senior site engineer for a good contracting company in Dubai. Meanwhile, I was totally trapped by Al Faisaliyah contracting company, Dubai. The company gave me a better offer and position and told me to join fast.
When I got an offer letter I resigned from the last employer and exit from the UAE for getting a visa from the new company. But the company sent me one visit visa and told me that when I arrive in the UAE they will immediately change it to the employment visa. When I joined here they told me they will change it as early as possible. Last two months I had to work believing their words.
Now I came to know it was totally a trap and they have no labour quota because of 4-month pending salaries to staff. When I realized they are cheaters, I resigned and told them I cannot work illegally here. Also, they didn’t pay me the salary for two months. All the staff here are working with expired visa and same like me.
Now I want my salary. Is there any legal way to move???
Apr 27, 2017
2057
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