READER COMPLAINT

UAE: I waited for six months to join a company, but was fired. What are my rights?

The reader claims he lost time and money waiting for the company to provide a joining date

Last updated:
Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor (Living in UAE Editor)
2 MIN READ
1/21
A Gulf News reader wanted to find out what his rights are in such a situation.
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2/21
While the reader signed a contract, he was not able to join work.
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Despite processing the reader's visa, the company later informed him that the employment would be terminated.
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4/21
The reader wanted to know how he can raise a complaint.
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5/21
Your rights would depend on the terms of your employment, according to the UAE Labour Law.
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7/21
It is important to consider various factors before initiating a labour litigation against the employer.
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9/21
Read all about probation periods and what your rights are, in our detailed guide here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1601474121483
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12/21
Article 113 of the UAE Labour Law has provisions which need to be followed for the termination of a contract.
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The termination should comply with the contractual obligations as well as the UAE Labour Law.
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14/21
What is arbitrary dismissal? Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1598261355401
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15/21
What happens if your termination is not directly related to any poor performance?
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You can call the MOHRE hotline on 800 60 to find out how you can register a complaint.
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It is important to follow the due process for labour complaints.
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Want to know how you can file a labour complaint? Read our detailed guide here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1598367448791
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