Arbitrary dismissal and compensation under the UAE Labor Law - Q&A - Legal Advice Middle East

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Q: My employer terminated my unlimited contract with one-month notice period. I am requesting at least to pay compensation of 2 months' salary and they are not ready to pay… A: Where an employee is arbitrarily dismissed, the competent court may order the employer to pay him compensation…

Rajasree Ravivarma · Accepted Answer

Dear Questioner, According to Article 122 of the UAE Labour Law, the termination of the employment of the worker by the employer shall be deemed arbitrary should the cause of termination not be related to the work, in particular should the termination of the employment of the worker be made by reason of the filing by the latter of a serious complaint before the pertinent authorities or a valid claim against the employer. Where an employee is arbitrarily dismissed, the competent court may order the employer to pay him compensation. Please note that the court shall assess such compensation with due regards to the nature of work, the amount of the prejudice he has sustained and his period of service, and after investigating the circumstances of the work. The compensation amount shall not exceed more than three months calculated on the basis of the last remuneration he was entitled to. Hope the above explanation gives you clarity as to your claims. Thank you. Regards, Rajasree Ravivarma

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