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‘Can my manager deny me a one-hour lunch break?’
The UAE labour law states that employees may not work for more than five consecutive hours without a break during the working day
‘Will switching to a limited-term contract affect my gratuity?’
The change of contract does not affect the period of service or payment of gratuity in any way
'Can I sponsor my mother to live in Dubai?'
A person should have a minimum monthly salary of Dh10,000 and live in a property with at least two bedrooms to sponsor a family member
‘Can I return to the UAE after being deported?’
A foreigner who has been forced to leave after overstaying their visa may not return except with special permission
‘Can we wait until December 31 to switch to limited-term contracts?’
It is best to deal with this soon to avoid being caught in a last-minute backlog and potentially be subject to fines
‘Is it mandatory for employees to switch to a limited-term contract?’
The new contract applies to all employees except those working in the DIFC and ADGM free zones, domestic workers and those employed by the UAE government
'Should I resign before starting a new job to accept another offer?'
If an employee signs a contract with the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, they are required to give notice
‘Can I take annual leave during my notice period?’
An employee is allowed to be absent for one day without pay per week during the notice period if the employer terminates the contract
‘Do I have to pay for a visa at the airport if my residency expired?'
If a person tries to enter the country with an invalid permit, they can be detained at immigration and their visa will be cancelled for a fee
‘Will I be paid during my notice period if I am off sick?’
Employees who can't work due to ill health during their notice period should be paid and the employer can ask for a medical certificate
'Can I hire a part-time maid who says she has her own visa?'
Under the UAE's labour law, it is illegal to directly hire domestic workers on a casual basis
'Will my father lose his gratuity if his company shuts down?'
An Abu Dhabi reader is seeking advice on end-of-service benefits for her parent after 30 years' service with the company
'Can I take legal action against a former employer for not paying my salary?'
The Sharjah resident is seeking advice after being told to sign a document that falsely claimed he had received $11,164 in cash
‘Can my employer halve my salary to cover accidental damage?’
Under the UAE labour law, companies can only deduct an amount that does not exceed five days of wages per month
'How can I check if a UAE travel ban is still active?'
By law, travel bans usually last for one year and are automatically lifted at the end of the period
