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4 available 4 • View allEnd of service gratuity calculation
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Q: Hi there,
If you could please let me know how is End of Service gratuity calculated for resigning employee on unlimited employment contract in Dubai?

Jan 31, 2017
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Limited vs Unlimited period labor contracts
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Q: Can you please advise me what is the difference between the limited and unlimited period contracts?

Mar 24, 2016
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Am I entitled to the gratuity if I resign from a limited term contract?
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Q: I have been working on a limited contract with a company for 8 years. I kept on renewing the same contract every 2 years.
Last year in April 2017, I renewed the same contract. This year, in March 2018, I resigned from my job and I am serving my notice period for one month.
Will I get my gratuity? Do I have to pay my compensation fee?
I'm a qualified accountant. Can the company put a ban on me?

Mar 20, 2018
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Early resignation in a limited employment contract 
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Q: I am working with one of the companies in DMCC- JLT and want to resign from it.
However, as per my colleagues who left the company earlier, they say I need to pay them 45 days' salary or need to work 45 days without salary.
Is it true, although nothing is mentioned in my contract?
I am working with the company for 9 months and successfully completed my probation period. Please advise, I want to leave at the earliest.
Thank you

Feb 6, 2019
2726
Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allProvisions of Limited and Unlimited Labour Contracts in the UAE Labour Law 147
When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.
Jan 5, 2019
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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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 53
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 34
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 allRecovery of outstanding payments for breach of contractual obligations 0
Good morning Sir.
I have export perishables to Al Aweer market, and this particular gentleman paid for the first few orders but for the last few he didn't pay. He said tomorrow and it has never come.
I have all the documents and I filed a complaint with Dubai police, and I have the complaint numbers as well. Now, my finances are very bad. If you could recover my money from this man, it will be a great help for my family.
I trust Dubai people and this is what happened to me. If you could get your professional fee and get me the balance, then we can reach an agreement.
Oct 17, 2017
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How can I check the immigration status of my friend who absconded from Dubai? 0
Hi there,
My friend absconded from Dubai in 2008/2009 leaving behind a small amount of credit card debt in Dubai and also left her employment without resigning properly.
If my friend was to fly to Doha, Qatar would this cause a problem? My friend has never been chased by the UAE bank and has never heard from.
Is it possible to check my friend's immigration status?
Oct 31, 2017
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How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights? 0
Hi,
I left Dubai halfway through my contract because of a family ailment. I didn't give notice, I had a leave and resigned when I got home. It's been 2 years since.
How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights?
Nov 5, 2017
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Can your bank loan affect your end of service benefits? 0
If you are fired from your job of 10 years and you have a loan, what will happen with UAE law?
Can you lose your end of service benefits?
Aug 10, 2017
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Refund of a deposit paid by the underage buyer of real estate property 0
I put a deposit down on two "off-plan" properties. I paid a deposit on both and received a reservation document signed and stamped by the developer.
However, at the time of the deposit, I was under the age of 21 which is the minimum age to purchase property in Dubai. Lastly once the deposit was made I never received an SPA or NOC. Have now been sent a notice by Dubai Land Department on the request of the developers for Property Termination procedure. The request was canceled.
I am now trying to figure out how to get my deposit back as I believe since I was underage and no formal contract was presented or signed, the agreement is void.
Jul 31, 2017
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