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UAE: Do I need to pay for my employment visa?
Reader asks if there is a minimum wage for certain professions in the UAE
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The question was raised by a Gulf News reader
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Is there a minimum wage as per the UAE Labour Law for certain professions?
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Can an employer deduct visa and licence costs from an employee's salary?
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Minimum salary based on professional category.
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The salary would be based on the negotiation between the two parties.
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The salary should cover basic expenses that an employee may incur.
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Deducting visa costs from an employee’s salary
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Licence costs from any regulatory body would also be included in this requirement, according to Elnaggar.
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Article 6(a) of the UAE Labour Law
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Article 6 (a) of the UAE Labour Law clearly states that the employer should bear the cost of applying for the worker's recruitment expenses.
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