Labour & Employment
Employment contracts, terminations, and workplace disputes.
UAE labour law gives both employers and employees clear rights — but only if someone enforces them. We draft contracts and policies that hold up under scrutiny, and step in when a termination, gratuity dispute, or workplace grievance ends up before MOHRE or the labour courts.
The 2022 overhaul of the UAE Labour Law changed how end-of-service gratuity, notice periods, and non-compete clauses work for both limited and unlimited contracts — most of which no longer exist in their old form — and many employment contracts still in use haven't caught up. We review and rewrite contracts to match current law, and represent both employers and employees when a termination or workplace dispute escalates to MOHRE or the courts.
What We Handle
- Employment contracts & workplace policies
- Termination & end-of-service gratuity disputes
- MOHRE and labour court representation
- Non-compete & confidentiality provisions
- Redundancy & restructuring guidance
- Workplace investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How is end-of-service gratuity calculated in the UAE?
Gratuity is generally 21 days' basic pay per year for the first five years of service and 30 days' basic pay per year after that, prorated for partial years, provided the employee completes at least one year of continuous service. Certain terminations for cause can affect entitlement — we calculate the correct figure and challenge it when it's wrong.
02 Can my employer stop me from working for a competitor after I resign?
Non-compete clauses are enforceable in the UAE if reasonable in duration, geography, and scope — typically capped at two years — and courts will strike down or narrow clauses that go further than necessary to protect a legitimate business interest. We review your clause before you sign, or challenge it before you're bound by it.
03 What can I do if my employer hasn't paid my salary?
Unpaid wages can be raised with MOHRE, which will attempt conciliation before referring unresolved cases to the labour courts, and prolonged non-payment is also grounds to resign and still claim full end-of-service entitlements. We can file the MOHRE complaint and pursue the claim through court if needed.
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