ABU DHABI // The Ministry of Labour has advised employers and employees to retain the original copies of their contracts, in case disputes arise.
In the event that a party claims a document was forged or false signatures used, the ministry reminded workers such matters would be referred to court.
Humaid Al Suwaidi, assistant undersecretary of labour affairs at the ministry, urged workers to reach out to the ministry in such cases.
He said employers in a dispute are required to bring the original job offer, which will be referred to the court for inspection.
The ministry announced new rules for employment contracts at the start of the year to further ensure workers’ rights, and cement the relationship between employees and employers in a more transparent way.
They included recruitment, contract-termination regulations, and rules on issuing work permits for moves from one job to another.
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