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3 available 3 • View allWhich labor law applies to a resigned employee who still was on an unlimited contract?
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Q: If an employee has resigned within 3 years and his contract has not been converted to a limited contract, what would be the gratuity to be paid?
The date of Joining is 1/1/21, and the last day of service is 31/12/23. The basic salary is 10,000.
Will it be as per the New Labour Law or can we pay them as per the Old Law as mentioned in Article 68 of the new law which reads as below:
"Subject to the provision of Clause (2) of this Article, the employer may calculate the end of service benefits in accordance with the provisions of the employment contract with an undefined term stated in Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 indicated above."

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Employee's rights upon termination for redundancy under the new labor law
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My first day was 03oct, 2021. On Friday 1st March 2022, I was verbally informed by my manager that they have made my position redundant and HR will get back to me.
Today is Monday, however, they did not give me any written notice until today 04th April 2020 and now my six months are already complete.
As per the new labor law 2022, may I ask for the below:
1. 1-month salary/notice period.
2. 3-months salary towards arbitrary termination.
3. Salary-in lieu of leaves.
4. Air ticket to home country.

Apr 3, 2022
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Compensation in lieu of notice in case of terminating an employment contract
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Q: Hello Dr. Rashid,
I hope you're doing well!
I am interested in the contract review + legal advice service.
I would like to have some advice/more details about "Compensation in lieu of notice" in accordance with the provision of Article 117 (1) of the Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 on Labour Relations that gives employees the ability to terminate the contract as long as they compensate the employer.
In my case, I have already spent 1 month's notice period after my resignation but still have another month to go, and due to personal reasons (going back home), I would like to compensate the company (Freezone) and immediately leave as it's an urgent thing.
Would it be a possible thing to check?
Thanks!

Oct 11, 2022
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1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 234
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.
Sep 10, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
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.
Apr 20, 1980
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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.
Sep 27, 2015
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