Keren Bobker

An employer cannot just reduce a salary by more than 10 per cent without lodging details with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

There have been subsequent official announcements about increasing the age to 65 years

Foreigners face deportation and possible imprisonment for working in the Emirates without the required documents

Article 31 of UAE labour law confirms payment for the first 15 days, with full pay during sick leave

The customer has been asked to pay the full amount on an instalment plan with interest

Any employment contract that contradicts government rules will be considered invalid and a penalty will be imposed

The UAE law prohibits discrimination between male and female employees in any way

Employers are not allowed to deduct any additional expenses, such as visa cancellation fees

The official work contract cannot state a probationary period of 180 days but can say 90 days with a possible extension by agreement

If a residency visa has been issued, there is no problem with leaving the country

All employees in the private sector are subject to the country's labour law, except for those working in DIFC and ADGM

It is not permitted to take photos of government and semi-government buildings, certain cultural sights and people in the street without permission

There are ways that residents can potentially receive a UK pension without income tax being paid

An employment offer without a formal contract is an informal agreement and not enforceable by law

Under the UAE labour law, employees must give their employers 30 days' notice of their intention to quit