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

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    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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    If you have signed a labour contract, but the details of the contract are different from the offer letter you were given, what are your options according to the UAE Labour Law?
    What happens when your labour contract is different from the offer letter you were given? Image Credit:
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    Gulf News reader: I just signed the labour contract
    A Gulf News reader raised the query regarding a recent job offer. Image Credit:
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    There is a big difference between the offer letter and the labour contract
    The reader had asked for the offer letter, which was not handed over to her. Image Credit:
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    Also, I am now being asked to take on extra responsibilities, which I did not know were part of my job
    The reader also felt some job responsibilities were not part of her job. Image Credit:
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    I have signed the labour contract but not yet provided the documents for my visa application.
    The reader had, however, signed the labour contract. Image Credit:
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    Gulf News raised the query with Suneer Kumar, Duba-based lawyer
    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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    No employer can force an employee to sign an employment contract other than the agreed terms of the offer letter
    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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    all the details should be in accordance with the terms of the employment offer
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    If the employee is unhappy with the contract, which is not in accordance with the offer letter and wants to amend it
    Changes to the labour contract need to be mutually agreed upon. Image Credit:
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    If not, the employee can refuse to sign the contract
    The employee can refuse to sign the contract. Image Credit:
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    Twa-fouq mediates between employers and workers to resolve disputes
    You can also reach out the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to enquire about their particular case. Image Credit:
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    through answering legal enquiries and investigate complaints and pass on recommendations for ministry's approval
    Twa-fouq centres have been set up to mediate cases between employers and employees. Image Credit:
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    Employees who are unhappy with their work conditions and wish to raise their concerns with the Ministry
    You can call the Ministry on 800 60. Image Credit:
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    The representatives may ask the individual for details like the work permit or passport number to investigate the case and provide legal advice.
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