UAE Labour Law: How can I terminate a limited contract?

These are your rights as an employee, if you are employed under a limited contract

Published: September 16, 2020 20:21 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Working in the UAE brings with it the need to understand the UAE's Labour Law. Image Credit: Stock image

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If you are working in the UAE, you may be on a limited or unlimited contract. Image Credit: Stock image

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Can you resign if you are on a limited contract? Image Credit: Stock image

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A limited contract has a clear start and end date of the term of service. Image Credit: Stock image

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A limited contract can be renewed, if the employer and employee mutually agree to do so. Image Credit: Stock image

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Ways in which you can terminate a limited contract. Image Credit: Stock image

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If your employer fails to meet his obligations, or if you have filed a court case against the employer for failing to secure your employment. Image Credit: Stock image

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The ruling should be in your favour, for you to resign from a limited contract before the term is completed. Image Credit: Stock image

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If mutually agreed upon, the contract can also be terminated. Image Credit: Stock image

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Contracts clearly state the notice period that would need to be served. Image Credit: Stock image

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Read more about how gratuity is calculated, here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1600103488462 Image Credit: Stock image

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Read more about the conduct that comes within Article 120 of the UAE Labour Law here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1598261355401 Image Credit: Stock image

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