Q: I have a notice period of 90 days as per my offer letter, whereas as per my labour contract registered with JAFZA it is 30 days. Please let me know which one will prevail over the other. I would also like to mention that it is specified in my offer letter that in case of conflict between the labour contract and the offer letter, the terms of the Company's offer letter will prevail.

Q: If there is a contradiction between the offer letter and labour contract issued by a free zone, which one takes precedence? Offer letter states 30 days' notice period during probation, labour contract states 7 days. Which one will be upheld?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a UAE labor contract that is valid from September 29, 2021 to September 29, 2023. I also have an employment contract with my firm that was signed in November 2022, which states the contract duration to be until September 30, 2025. I have since obtained a golden visa. Which contract is valid? I do not want to continue to work with the firm after September 29, 2023.

Q: Hi, I need advice on the termination of the contract and notice period. I am in the 1st year of my 2nd fixed-term contract with my employer (school) and was terminated on 21 March due to restructuring. Firstly I'd like to know what I am entitled to in terms of end of service. Secondly, my employer's contract says I have to give one term notice, so they want my last working day to be 5th July. However, my MOHRE contract states 'the terminating party shall notify the other party of such desire 3 months as a prior notice before the determined date of termination, such period shall be similar for both. My employer is saying that because we had 2 weeks of spring holiday and then 1 week of Eid, my notice period does not include the holiday (I was terminated before the holiday began). Please, can you advise on the correct date of the end of the notice period? Also how to get the employer to agree.

Q: Hi, I resigned recently from my job in Abu Dhabi. In my offer letter, they mentioned 90 days notice period but in my MOL contract, I signed for 30 days notice period. So my question is can I follow my MOL contract for 30 days? Is there any legal issue that will come?

Q: I am writing to clarify the situation regarding my resignation. I officially resigned on December 31st, 2024, and according to my understanding and the initial agreement, my notice period was to end on January 31st, 2025. However, my contract has been amended a few months back to reflect a two-month notice period. I would like to emphasize that I have not signed this amendment, and the employer is blaming me for not signing the amended contract which will be taken against me. Please let me know how you would like to proceed, as I am eager to ensure a smooth transition and complete all required handover tasks within the original notice period. I have already completed my notice period, but my employer is still forcing me to serve one more month which I can not as I have another company to join on 14 February. I can't afford to lose this opportunity. Currently working in the aviation industry in Sharjah and my visa is a free zone. Your prompt response will be highly appreciated.

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).