Q: Dear Lawyers, When should the company cancel me if my contract and labor card have expired, but my ID is still valid?

Q: Hi, I am working as a security guard in a private company. My labor card expired on January 16, 2022, but my visa and ID are valid until May 2024. Can I cancel my visa, or should I complain to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) if my employer refuses to pay the fine for my expired labor card or renew it? Please advise!

Q: Greetings, My labor contract expires on August 22, 2023. I submitted a notice of non-renewal on August 7. However, my boss said that I need to continue going to work because my Emirates ID indicates that my visa expires on October 12. She threatened to take me to court if I do not comply. Which one should I follow? Thank you!

Q: Hello, Is the following correct regarding transferring the UAE visa? The non-payment certificate issued by MOHRE can allow you to transfer your visa in the UAE, even if your case has not yet been registered in court. Here’s how it works: Non-Payment Certificate from MOHRE: - What It Is: The non-payment certificate from MOHRE confirms that your employer has failed to pay your wages or commissions, which is considered a violation of labor laws. - Importance: This certificate serves as proof that your employer is not fulfilling their obligations and supports your case for a visa transfer to a new employer. - MOHRE’s Role: MOHRE issues this certificate based on its mediation process with your employer. If your employer is uncooperative, refuses to pay, or fails to respond to MOHRE’s attempts to resolve the issue, MOHRE will issue the certificate.

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.

There are laws and international conventions in place to protect workers’ rights and ensure their wellbeing. Specifically, under the UAE Labor Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), there are established procedures for terminating employment contracts.

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).