Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My contract expired on December 22, and I gave a non-renewal notice on December 4. As per the employer's request, I worked until January 15. After that, they are holding my cancellation. My visa is valid until the end of January. I need to go back to my home country for some medical purposes before January 19. Is that possible, or if they do not allow it, what should I do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If I choose not to renew my visa and contract, can the company force me to work until the end of my contract? I am on a limited contract, and my visa is set to expire in October 2023 while my contract is set to expire in December 2023. If I choose not to renew my visa and contract, can the company force me to work until the end of my contract?

Q: I am working with a commercial laundry in Abu Dhabi since last two years. My visa has expired on 15 May 2021. A few days ago, my manager and HR asked about renewal and I said "yes" and they also said "OK". Now, the company manager is saying they will not renew my contract (fixed 2 years). There was no information or notice given to me to date and still, I am working with the company even while my emirates ID and visa have expired. It is hard to find a job within days. It was better if they would have informed me at least 30 days prior to the visa expiry date, so I could look for something around. What are the legal procedures or actions which I can take against the company because it is not the right way to cancel my visa without telling me on time?

Q: Good morning, My visa expired this month on June 9, 2024. Then my company forced me to continue working. Is this legal?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My contract expired on the 21st of October, and on that date, I informed my company that I would not be renewing it. Should I work during the 30-day notice period when my residence visa expires on the 8th of November?

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.