UAE: My Labour contract is different from the offer letter – what can I do?

Employees need to carefully review labour contract before signing it

Published: August 30, 2020 17:32 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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What happens when your labour contract is different from the offer letter you were given? Image Credit:

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A Gulf News reader raised the query regarding a recent job offer. Image Credit:

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The reader had asked for the offer letter, which was not handed over to her. Image Credit:

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The reader also felt some job responsibilities were not part of her job. Image Credit:

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The reader had, however, signed the labour contract. Image Credit:

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Suneer Kumar, a Dubai-based lawyer, said that said that it was the responsibility of an employee to carefully read the labour contract before signing. Image Credit:

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An employer cannot force an employee to sign a contract which is different from the terms of the offer letter. Image Credit:

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Changes to the labour contract need to be mutually agreed upon. Image Credit:

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The employee can refuse to sign the contract. Image Credit:

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You can also reach out the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to enquire about their particular case. Image Credit:

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Twa-fouq centres have been set up to mediate cases between employers and employees. Image Credit:

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You can call the Ministry on 800 60. Image Credit:

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The service is free of charge. Image Credit:

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