Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to seek guidance regarding my work visa cancellation dilemma. Two months ago, my employer placed me on an involuntary, unpaid leave due to business constraints, and this was communicated verbally. Recently, I have secured a new job, and my new employer has expressed the need for me to transfer my visa under their sponsorship. Despite repeated requests to my previous employer to cancel my visa, I have been consistently delayed with promises of "tomorrow" for almost a month. In light of these circumstances, I have two primary concerns: 1. What measures can I take to expedite the cancellation of my old visa? Should I consider reporting this delay to the relevant authorities such as the Dubai Police or the Dubai Court? 2. Alternatively, is there a legal avenue that allows me to retain my existing visa until its expiration date and commence work with my new employer concurrently? I would greatly appreciate your insights and guidance on this matter.

Q: Good afternoon, How soon can I request a letter from Dubai Court to cancel my existing residence visa or issue a temporary visa if I have filed for a labour case against my employer? The case is for the non-payment of my end of service benefits as I have an offer from another company and can't join them without cancellation from the Immigration and Labor Department.

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: I have resigned from the company and finished my notice period of 30 days. The employer is not willing to sign the clearance paper which is needed for the HR dept to cancel my visa. I have got another job and I need this visa to be canceled immediately or I'll lose that job as well.

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.

By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.