Q & A’s on UAE Employment Law
1. Does an employee’s resignation require the employer’s consent? The resignation of an employee is valid under all circumstances and even where the employer does not approve of the resignation, the Labour Law does not require the consent of the employer for the employee to resign from their position. The employee should provide the requisite […]
Employment Contracts: the difference between limited and unlimited contracts
Employers and employees often find themselves confused between the two types of employment contracts that exist in the UAE. One is known as a limited contract or term and the other is an unlimited contract or term. Commonly, individuals and companies are unaware of the main distinctions between the two types of contracts until a […]
Rights on changing jobs in UAE
A recent letter by a 7DAYS reader about changing jobs sparked a lot of debate. The reader was worried that their current employer would cause trouble for them if they tried to leave and the person wanted to know what their rights were. Can I change jobs at any time? You may change jobs at […]