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The procedure and justification required to terminate an employee
Is it legal for an employer to end a contract basically with the 2 months as per the labour law and not having solid reasons without going through the process of written warning in order to terminate an employee?
Thank you.
Dear Sir,
Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 Regulating Employment Relations explains about two types of Labor contracts.
- Fixed Term Contract (Limited Contract)
- Open-ended Contract (Unlimited Contract)
The open-ended contract is generally for the same period of 2 years as the fixed-term contract that is subject to renewal.
However, the employer and employee both have the right to terminate the contract at will by serving 1 to 3 months' notice (subject to contract).
There is no labour ban if the employee meets the guideline nor will there be any penalty on the employer as prescribed by the employment laws.
The end of service benefits will be calculated as per the provisions of employment laws of the UAE.
Should you need any further clarification, you may contact me at:
052 934 9402 or khubaib@jmadvocatesuae.com
Best regards,
Khubaib Bin Naeem
