UAE employment law: the new labour statute and workplace disputes

UAE labour law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) made the workplace clearer, but termination, probation, non-competes and end-of-service still generate disputes. We act for Iranian employees in Dubai and we draft hiring contracts for new companies so they actually enforce.

Employment

What to know before you sign

Contract type under the new law, workplace, commission, housing and tickets, overtime and any non-compete must be in writing. A verbal promise from the employer usually cannot be proved in a dispute.

Termination, gratuity and visas

Termination without notice or a valid ground can attract compensation. End-of-service is calculated on basic wage and length of service. Visa status after termination is urgent; delay can break residency.

  • Termination and probation clauses
  • Calculating and claiming end-of-service
  • Unfair-dismissal complaints through MOHRE
  • Staff handbooks for employers

Frequently asked questions

I was dismissed without notice — what am I owed?

You may be owed notice pay, end-of-service and in some cases compensation. Send the contract, payslips and the termination messages.

Is a non-compete enforceable?

Only if time, place and subject are reasonable. An over-broad clause is often narrowed or dropped.

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