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Financial Fraud by an Employee...

Financial fraud is a situation where a person has deprived you of your money through misappropriation or other illegal practices. Misappropriation is defined as the act of stealing something and using it for one’s own personal gain, usually money. The term misappropriation is also termed...

Penalty for Late Payment of Salary...

Late payment of salary is naturally a cause for concern among the salaried employees. The UAE has established clear cut rules for non payment of salary on time. Workers in the UAE are entitled to a ten-day grace period if their employers fail to pay their wages on time. If a company fails to pay its...

Employee Rights During Probation...

People working in the UAE are protected by the UAE Labour Law. This Law states all the rights and obligations of employees. The most important aspect in case of the employment is the employment contract which also contains provisions about the probation period in the UAE. Each and every company...

Dubai contract law: Breaching...

Introduction to breach of contract related laws in UAE Breach of a contract is a frequent scenario that occurs around us. The party affected by the breach can bring a claim for damages against the breaching party. In order to entirely understand the concept of breach of contract, it is necessary to...

Overstaying in the UAE? Here's...

Various types of UAE visas are offered, depending on the purpose of visit, duration of stay, and passport type (i.e. place of origin), among others like business visa, tourist visa, transit visa, student visa, retirement visa, e-Visa for GCC residents and patient and their companion’s entry permits....

Overstay fines in UAE

The word ‘overstay’ means staying in a nation for more than the prescribed period predefined on the visa. It is usually advised not to overstay your visa as it could attract hefty penalties and fines in the UAE. For UAE residents:Any person on a residence visa shall be fined 125 AED and...

New visa rules in the UAE 2022

The new visa rules were announced on April 18, 2022, and will be active as of September this year. H. H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the law on entry and residence of Foreigners with the aim of strengthening the...

How to avoid labour and visa fraud

Nowadays, when people are job-hunting on social media platforms and other online websites, it is necessary that they also understand the employment laws that are applicable in the country where they wish to work. By doing this, candidates can avoid falling victim to fraud and gain information about...

Grounds for Termination of Labour...

Employees and employers are adequately protected by UAE labour laws, which have been in force for more than two decades and are regularly updated. However, serious violations of the rules will result in strict consequences. The decision to terminate an employment contract is usually tough for both the...

Work Permits Available under the...

By Arjav Sony   The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), announced to issue 12 work permits for both national and international residents. MoHRE announced that the work permits will be introduced under the new Labour law- Federal Decree-Law No.33 of 2021. MoHRE released the guidelines...

UAE ENTRY PERMITS: HOW TO GET...

Introduction The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICA) itself and affiliated Directorates of Residency and Foreigners Affairs within every emirate determine the laws and regulations that govern the visa and permit system. According to article 2(c), obtaining...

Termination of a job contract...

Employers and employees can terminate their employment contracts by serving a notice period as required. The Employment Law states in Article 43 (1): Any party to an Employment Contract is entitled to terminate the contract for good cause by giving the other written notice. As long as the notice period...

MoHRE Forms Committee To Address...

In view to assess labour relations grievances presented by parties based on relevant resolutions issued by the ministry, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued a resolution to form a committee. This move is in implementation of a Federal Decree Law to regulate labour relations,...

Employer’s Right to Terminate...

The employment relationship between employers and employees in the UAE is governed by the provisions of Law No. 8 for the year 1981, otherwise known as the ‘Employment Law’.  This relationship is usually regulated by way of a contract of employment that sets out the rights and obligations...

Difference between entry permit...

Entry permit, as the name suggests, provides entry to the UAE. It is a legal document issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security. It allows foreigners to enter and stay in the UAE legally for a limited period. There has to be a sponsor who wants you to enter...

Golden Opportunity For Cultural...

Dubai is an international hub for culture, art, and innovation. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, has adopted a new system that will allow the world’s first cultural visa. Writers, artists, creators, and talents...