Keren Bobker

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

Under the law, employers cannot change a salary or any other terms of the contract without the agreement of all parties

In most cases, the contract of employment will remain in force and the employee’s service will be considered continuous

Changes made to contract terms must be agreed by employees in writing and formally submitted to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for approval

Under UAE labour law, there are provisions to protect a company's business interests

If a person works without a valid visa, they are breaking the UAE Labour Law and cannot take action against the employer