READER COMPLAINT

UAE: I was hired on a temporary contract, what are my rights?

The reader was subcontracted to a bank and was fired after 11 months

Last updated: October 04, 2020 | 19:34

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The reader was hired on a short-term contract but worked for longer than initially agreed upon.

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The initial contract was for six months.

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The worker, however, extended for 11 months.

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The contract was terminated due to COVID-19.

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The end of contract forms sent provided a different date of intimation.

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The reader wanted to know her rights in such a situation.

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Temporary work contracts are issued by MOHRE.

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If you are hired for a specific project, MOHRE also issues short-term work permits.

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If the contract is extended, it needs to be clearly communicated and due legal process followed.

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Find out more about your rights and responsibilities during the probation period, here: gulfnews.com/1.1601474121483

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What is Resolution No. 279? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.70765230

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The resolution offered a gradual approach that a company could take to counter the impact of COVID-19.

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Twa-fouq centres have been set up by MOHRE to assist UAE's workers to raise any labour complaints.

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The reader would need to present all the necessary documents and correspondence to file the complaint.

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The employer should also have followed the steps laid down in Resolution No, 279 by MOHRE.

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The agency is the employer whom the reader needs to deal with.

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Twa-fouq centres mediate between the employer and employee to reach a settlement.

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Read our detailed guide on how to file a labour complaint with Twa-fouq centre here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1598367448791

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