Q: If I have signed an offer letter with an organization and I didn't send all the required documents. Now I want to cancel with this organization. Can I cancel or will I be legally sued?

Q: I'm a German national who got an offer for a job in JAFZ, which I subsequently accepted by signing an "Employment LOI" starting 09.04.17. On 10.05.17 the LOI was revoked because my work permit got rejected by the DNRD. The reason for rejection was not given and I was told by company's PRO that I'm not allowed in Dubai. I have never been in Dubai before the rejection. I contacted JAFZA and found out that the PRO made mistakes in submitting the application. A company letter was requested and was never provided. The PRO convinced the company that my father's religion "Shiite" and my birthplace "Lebanon" is the problem. I was then told by the PRO that I'm not allowed to enter Dubai. I was able to enter on 15.05.17 without any problems. 1. Is the LOI legally binding? It does not state any conditions concerning the visa. 2. Can I sue the company under the anti-discrimination law and demand compensation? 3. Can I find out why DNRD rejected the application as the company is refusing to ask for clarification?

Q: Sir, I am currently in India. An offer letter was sent to me by an employer and I have signed it. Later, I came to know that this company tortures the workers and even salaries are not paid in time. I am scared. A week ago, they sent me an email asking me to sign "prerequisite for the issuance of work permit", which I have not yet responded. Will I have to face a ban if I do not sign it? Can they issue a visa for me without me signing it? Please help me.

Q: I recently concluded employment after the unsuccessful completion of my probation. It was an amicable departure. Two weeks following my official end date, I was requested to sign a termination document acknowledging the end of probation and its outcome. It was OK to sign this, however, the document stated that I did not meet the company’s conduct standards. My conduct was impeccable and has never once been questioned during this role or my career (over 12 years), where I have been a model of professionalism. I feel disparaged but the company says it’s a standard “template”. Is this legal or can I ask them to remove misleading sentences about my character?

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 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.

According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.

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).