Q: I am working in the HR department in one of the private companies for the last 12 years. Last week I received a redundancy letter from the HR manager terminating me for reducing people. However, the actual reason is something else. I have sent an email to our company helpline on the HR manager and complained about him, and he came to know that I have sent an email to the senior manager. It was only me who got this letter from the HR department. Now, they got a replacement for my position. Can I file a complaint against the company in the labour court? Please advise.

Q: Sir, What are my rights (terminal benefits) when terminated from employment as the company does not require my service? There are no negative records in my service period and the company is now trying to reduce the cost as they have fewer jobs than expected. I have worked for 2 years and 4 months (stamped second visa). How will it be if termination with immediate effect and/or immediate termination with the salary in lieu of one-month notice?

Q: I have a Dubai free zone visa, I got termination from the company without proper reason. The company gave me 30 days' notice period, where do I have to complain? Can they withdraw termination?

Q: Dear sir/madam, My boss fired me after 8 months of working for the restaurant and did not pay my last salary for the month of July after he fired me. He delayed the process of my employment visa untill I got a fine of 3500 AED plus the extra hours of work. He did not pay me for 8 months. I have complained already to the labor many times but my boss keeps promising and lying to the labor that he will pay me. What should I do? Do I need to hire a lawyer? I do not have money. Thanks!

س: السلام عليكم، إذا فُصِل شخص من العمل فصلاً تعسفيًا وتم إنهاء الخدمة بدون إنذار في نفس الوقت، فهل يطلب بدل الفصل التعسفي وبدل الإنذار؟ صاحب العمل برر إنهاء الخدمة بأن العامل يتعامل مع ناس، لم يحددهم، وأساء للسمعة وقد هدد بكسر الرأس إذا تم رفع دعوى. هل يطلب عن هذا الضرر المعنوي تعويضًا من القاضي العمالي مع نفس الطلبات العمالية؛ الأجور والإجازات وغيرها؟ وشكرًا!

س: السلام عليكم، مستحقات الموظف عند الإخطار المتأخر بعدم تجديد عقد محدد المدة. تم إخطاري بعدم تجديد العقد قبل انتهاء العقد بـ 30 يومًا؛ علمًا بأن عقدي محدد المدة وبفترة إخطار محددة بـ 60 يومًا. هل يتم تعويضي حسب المادة 37 من قانون العمل على حسب انتهاء رخصة العمل/الإقامة إذا لم يلتزم صاحب العمل بفترة الإخطار المتفق عليها؟ وشكرًا!

Q: Dear sir/madam, My boss gave me one month's notice of termination. I want to go back to my country. What are my benefits? Will he give me 3 months of my salary?

Q: Hello sir, I have a doubt. I joined a company on January 18, 2023. Yesterday, I completed 6 months. In case they terminate me now, for any reason, do they have to pay me?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have been unfairly dismissed (it's personal on their end) and have been given only two months' salary apart from the compulsory gratuity and notice pay. I would like to claim more than two months as I am a senior executive (Director). Up to how much should I claim, and would this be a realistic amount for me to "win"?

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.

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.

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).