Articles
'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
'When can I return to the UAE after absconding?'
Under the labour law, workers can receive a one-year employment ban if they fail to give notice that they have left their job
'Can my employer withhold my final salary?'
Under the UAE labour law, all companies are legally required to pay what is owed to departing employees
‘How can I apply for statements of my closed UAE bank account from abroad?’
Ensure that you have soft copies of your account and credit card statements for at least the past year before leaving the country
