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'Do I need to work extra days to compensate for the sick leave?'
Article 31 of UAE labour law confirms payment for the first 15 days, with full pay during sick leave
‘My bank is forcing me to pay for a fraudulent credit card transaction’
The customer has been asked to pay the full amount on an instalment plan with interest
‘Are there laws to protect domestic workers in Saudi Arabia?’
Any employment contract that contradicts government rules will be considered invalid and a penalty will be imposed
'Is it fair for companies to pay men more than women?'
The UAE law prohibits discrimination between male and female employees in any way
'Can my employer deduct from my gratuity?'
Employers are not allowed to deduct any additional expenses, such as visa cancellation fees
'Is a six-month probation period normal in Saudi Arabia?'
The official work contract cannot state a probationary period of 180 days but can say 90 days with a possible extension by agreement
‘Can I travel out of the UAE without an Emirates ID?’
If a residency visa has been issued, there is no problem with leaving the country
'Are part-time workers covered by the UAE Labour Law?'
All employees in the private sector are subject to the country's labour law, except for those working in DIFC and ADGM
‘What should I be mindful of when taking photos in the UAE?’
It is not permitted to take photos of government and semi-government buildings, certain cultural sights and people in the street without permission
Can I transfer my UK pension to the UAE?
There are ways that residents can potentially receive a UK pension without income tax being paid
‘Can a company sue me if I refuse to accept a job offer?’
An employment offer without a formal contract is an informal agreement and not enforceable by law
'Can I resign from my job while still on probation?'
Under the UAE labour law, employees must give their employers 30 days' notice of their intention to quit
‘Can I reduce my housemaid’s salary?’
Under the law, employers cannot change a salary or any other terms of the contract without the agreement of all parties
‘Will I lose my gratuity if my company is sold to another business?’
In most cases, the contract of employment will remain in force and the employee’s service will be considered continuous
‘Can my employer reduce my basic salary?’
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
