Q: Good day, What does "a complaint is approved by Mohre... for initiating the settlement" mean? I filed a complaint against my employer due to delayed visa cancellation and they said that they cannot process my visa cancellation because of my complaint. So I needed to withdraw my complaint for them to transact it. What will be the next step? Should I wait for the labor to call me because they said I would wait for 48 hours to sign a paper or should I call them to inquire about my complaint status?

Q: Hi, I need advice on my end-of-service benefits. I have been working with an employer in Abu Dhabi for the last 2 and a half years. I recently resigned from my position and successfully completed my 2 month notice period on the 14th of August. Since then, the employer has not released my dues which were agreed on my last working day. Actually, they are forcing me to sign the cancellation paper before clearing any dues which I have refused as the cancellation paper clearly states that "I certify that I have received all of my dues". I have requested them multiple times over email and phone but still, they are giving invalid excuses and doing unnecessary delays. Can you please guide me on how I can tackle this situation as I urgently need to return to my country? I want to leave on happy terms without having any clashes at this stage. Please advise. Many thanks.

Q: Hi, I am working for a company in Dubai that has a trade license registered both under the mainland and in the free zone. My work permit was under free zone for the last 06 years and now they have requested me to cancel the free zone visa and get the new work permit under the mainland. They have forwarded me a document from Tecom to proceed with the cancellation, stating that I have received all my dues as part of gratuity. However, the mitigation company has given a service continuation letter stating this is just an internal process and I have not received my dues. Is this enough to protect me legally from any dispute that may occur in the future, or do I need to ask them for a notary attestation of the outstanding dues to get more protection from a legal perspective? Kindly advise. Thanks

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 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 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.

This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.