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Claiming the salary and entitlements for termination during probation
I moved to Dubai in August 2018 and I am sponsored by my wife. I started working for a company in October 2018 until they terminated me in January 2019.
The company is a joint venture between a DWC company and a Sharjah free zone company. I have an employment contract which states it abides by the UAE labour law and free zone labour law.
The company advised me that I did not require a work permit/visa. Since my employment was terminated on 17th January 2019, I have not received my final salary as well as other monies owed.
MoHRE and JAFZA have not been able to help. What action can I take to get my money?
Many thanks.

Dear questioner,
Thank you for contacting online.
First, you have to complain to the labour disputes authority concerning your visa, and if the matter is not settled there, they will refer the matter to the labour court.
Since your visa is with Sharjah free zone, JAFZA will not entertain your matter.
When you make a complaint to the authority concerned, the employer also will be called for and if not settled, then it will be transferred to Labour Court wherein you can appear personally or through a lawyer.
Please feel free to contact me at 0556635526 or WhatsApp me at 0508575526 if you need any further clarification or explanation.
Regards,
Anitha Rajeev