{"id":239,"date":"2026-06-09T15:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alkaabiadvocate.com\/?page_id=239"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:29:08","slug":"labor-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alkaabiadvocate.com\/?page_id=239&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Labor Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"239\" class=\"elementor elementor-239\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c09048 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c09048\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c411bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c411bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n  Service Page: Labor Law (English) \u2014 LTR\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@500;600;700&display=swap');\r\n    @import url('https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css');\r\n\r\n    :root { --sgk-navy: #1F3A5F; 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We recover the employee's rights and defend the employer under\r\n                the new UAE Labor Law.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"sgk-intro-section\">\r\n        <div class=\"sgk-intro-wrap sgk-fade-in\">\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-section-header\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\r\n                <span class=\"sgk-section-eyebrow\">About the Service<\/span>\r\n                <h2 class=\"sgk-section-title\">The new Labor Law changed the rules \u2014 do you know your rights?<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"sgk-intro-text\">\r\n                <strong>Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021<\/strong> fundamentally reshaped the employment\r\n                relationship in the UAE: fixed-term contracts only, new work modes (part-time, flexible,\r\n                freelance), stronger wage protection via WPS, and tougher penalties for breaches.\r\n                Many people don't know their rights have changed.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-intro-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"sgk-intro-text\">\r\n                We represent <strong>both sides<\/strong> \u2014 employees seeking their rights and employers\r\n                needing legal protection \u2014 with the same effectiveness. Our experience spans complaints\r\n                before the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), labor courts, and the\r\n                separate regimes in DIFC, ADGM, and the free zones.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-stats-row\">\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-stat-item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"sgk-stat-num\">14<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"sgk-stat-text\">days MOHRE timeframe for amicable settlement<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-stat-item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"sgk-stat-num\">3<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"sgk-stat-text\">months maximum wrongful-dismissal compensation<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-stat-item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"sgk-stat-num\">2021<\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"sgk-stat-text\">the new Federal Labor Law No. 33<\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"sgk-offer-section\">\r\n        <div class=\"sgk-section-header sgk-fade-in\">\r\n            <span class=\"sgk-section-eyebrow\">What We Offer<\/span>\r\n            <h2 class=\"sgk-section-title\">Full-Spectrum Legal Services for Both Sides of the Employment Relationship<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"sgk-section-subtitle\">\r\n                Integrated solutions for employees and employers in the private sector and free zones.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sgk-offer-grid\">\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-offer-item sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-offer-check\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sgk-offer-content\"><h4>Employee Claims<\/h4><p>Recovering unpaid wages, end-of-service gratuity, allowances, and the return ticket.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-offer-item sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-offer-check\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sgk-offer-content\"><h4>Employer Defense<\/h4><p>Responding to malicious claims, organizing dismissal procedures, and legally protecting the company.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-offer-item sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-offer-check\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sgk-offer-content\"><h4>Wrongful Dismissal Cases<\/h4><p>Proving unlawful termination and claiming statutory compensation under Law 33\/2021.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-offer-item sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-offer-check\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sgk-offer-content\"><h4>End-of-Service Entitlements<\/h4><p>Accurate calculation of end-of-service gratuity and claiming full entitlements.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-offer-item sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-offer-check\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sgk-offer-content\"><h4>MOHRE Complaints<\/h4><p>Filing and managing complaints before the Ministry of Human Resources until settlement or court referral.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-offer-item sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-offer-check\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sgk-offer-content\"><h4>Drafting Employment Contracts<\/h4><p>Contracts compliant with the new law across all work modes: full-time, part-time, flexible, freelance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-offer-item sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-offer-check\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sgk-offer-content\"><h4>DIFC &amp; ADGM Cases<\/h4><p>Handling employee disputes in the financial centers under their separate legal regimes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-offer-item sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-offer-check\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"sgk-offer-content\"><h4>Executive Contracts<\/h4><p>Drafting executive and C-suite contracts with custom protection clauses and entitlements.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"sgk-process-section\">\r\n        <div class=\"sgk-section-header sgk-fade-in\">\r\n            <span class=\"sgk-section-eyebrow\">How We Work<\/span>\r\n            <h2 class=\"sgk-section-title\">A Methodology to Resolve Labor Disputes Fast<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"sgk-section-subtitle\">\r\n                Four steps shortening the path from problem onset to receiving your right or closing the case.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sgk-process-grid\">\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-process-step sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-process-num\">1<\/div><h4>Assess Contract &amp; Facts<\/h4><p>Reviewing the employment contract, salaries, correspondence, and confirming hire and termination dates.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-process-step sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-process-num\">2<\/div><h4>MOHRE Complaint<\/h4><p>Formally filing the complaint and following amicable settlement sessions within the 14-day window.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-process-step sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-process-num\">3<\/div><h4>Labor Litigation<\/h4><p>Referring the case to the competent labor court and presenting pleadings and a complete defense.<\/p><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-process-step sgk-fade-in\"><div class=\"sgk-process-num\">4<\/div><h4>Enforcement &amp; Collection<\/h4><p>Enforcing the judgment against the employer and collecting entitlements or property\/document delivery.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"sgk-faq-section\">\r\n        <div class=\"sgk-section-header sgk-fade-in\">\r\n            <span class=\"sgk-section-eyebrow\">FAQ<\/span>\r\n            <h2 class=\"sgk-section-title\">Your Questions on Labor Law<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sgk-faq-wrap\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-faq-item sgk-fade-in\">\r\n                <button class=\"sgk-faq-question\" type=\"button\"><span>When do I file a labor complaint with MOHRE \u2014 and what's the procedure?<\/span><span class=\"sgk-faq-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/button>\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-faq-answer\"><div class=\"sgk-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n                    <strong>A MOHRE complaint is a mandatory step<\/strong> before going to court. File it when:\r\n                    <br><br>\r\n                    \u2022 Salary delayed or unpaid via WPS<br>\r\n                    \u2022 Termination without lawful cause<br>\r\n                    \u2022 Non-payment of end-of-service gratuity<br>\r\n                    \u2022 Breach of employment contract terms<br><br>\r\n                    The Ministry has a <strong>14-day window<\/strong> for amicable settlement. If it fails, the case is referred to the labor court with the Ministry's report. This step cannot be skipped.\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-faq-item sgk-fade-in\">\r\n                <button class=\"sgk-faq-question\" type=\"button\"><span>What are my rights if I'm wrongfully dismissed?<\/span><span class=\"sgk-faq-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/button>\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-faq-answer\"><div class=\"sgk-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n                    If the employer terminates your contract without <strong>lawful cause<\/strong>, you're entitled to:\r\n                    <br><br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Wrongful dismissal compensation:<\/strong> up to 3 months of total salary<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Full end-of-service gratuity<\/strong> for years of service<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Salary for notice period<\/strong> if not granted<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Unused leave pay<\/strong><br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Return ticket<\/strong> to your country (if you're not settling)<br><br>\r\n                    Don't sign any settlement before we calculate your full entitlements together.\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-faq-item sgk-fade-in\">\r\n                <button class=\"sgk-faq-question\" type=\"button\"><span>How is end-of-service gratuity calculated?<\/span><span class=\"sgk-faq-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/button>\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-faq-answer\"><div class=\"sgk-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n                    Gratuity is calculated on the <strong>basic salary<\/strong> only (excluding allowances):\r\n                    <br><br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>First 5 years:<\/strong> 21 days per year<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>After 5 years:<\/strong> 30 days per additional year<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Maximum cap:<\/strong> two full years' salary<br><br>\r\n                    Many employers calculate it <strong>incorrectly<\/strong> \u2014 excluding years or using the basic salary wrongly. We audit the calculation and claim the difference if any.\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-faq-item sgk-fade-in\">\r\n                <button class=\"sgk-faq-question\" type=\"button\"><span>What's the difference between limited and unlimited contracts under the new law?<\/span><span class=\"sgk-faq-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/button>\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-faq-answer\"><div class=\"sgk-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n                    <strong>The biggest change in the 2021 law:<\/strong> unlimited contracts in the private sector have been abolished. All contracts now are <strong>fixed-term<\/strong>:\r\n                    <br><br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Duration:<\/strong> up to 3 years, renewable<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Automatic conversion:<\/strong> all old unlimited contracts converted to fixed-term on renewal<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Termination:<\/strong> available to either party with 30\u201390 days' notice<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Non-renewal:<\/strong> not considered wrongful dismissal if the term has ended<br><br>\r\n                    Review your contract with us to understand your real position under the new law.\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-faq-item sgk-fade-in\">\r\n                <button class=\"sgk-faq-question\" type=\"button\"><span>What if the employer doesn't pay my salary via WPS?<\/span><span class=\"sgk-faq-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/button>\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-faq-answer\"><div class=\"sgk-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n                    The Wage Protection System (<strong>WPS<\/strong>) is mandatory, and non-payment within 15 days of the due date is a serious violation. Consequences include:\r\n                    <br><br>\r\n                    \u2022 Freezing the company's license and refusing new visas<br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>Financial penalties<\/strong> accruing against the employer<br>\r\n                    \u2022 Your right to file a <strong>direct complaint<\/strong> with MOHRE<br>\r\n                    \u2022 Your right to <strong>leave employment<\/strong> without notice and claim full entitlements<br><br>\r\n                    If your salary is delayed more than a month, contact us immediately to take action.\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-faq-item sgk-fade-in\">\r\n                <button class=\"sgk-faq-question\" type=\"button\"><span>Is DIFC and ADGM employment law different from the federal Labor Law?<\/span><span class=\"sgk-faq-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/button>\r\n                <div class=\"sgk-faq-answer\"><div class=\"sgk-faq-answer-inner\">\r\n                    Yes, entirely. <strong>The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)<\/strong> have independent employment regimes:\r\n                    <br><br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>DIFC Employment Law No. 2 of 2019<\/strong><br>\r\n                    \u2022 <strong>ADGM Employment Regulations 2019<\/strong><br><br>\r\n                    They differ in: notice periods, gratuity calculation, dismissal procedures, and the competent courts. If you work in either, applying federal law to you may cost you rights. We are skilled in both regimes.\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"sgk-cta-final\">\r\n        <div class=\"sgk-cta-content sgk-fade-in\">\r\n            <h2>Your Labor Rights Are Not Negotiable<\/h2>\r\n            <p>\r\n                Whether you're an employee or an employer, legal clarity saves you from heavy losses.\r\n                Contact us to assess your situation precisely and pick the right path before time runs out.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"sgk-cta-buttons\">\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/alkaabiadvocate.com\/en\/contact\/?service=labor-law\" class=\"sgk-btn sgk-btn--gold\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-tie\"><\/i>\r\n                    Start Your Labor Case\r\n                <\/a>\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/971566818001?text=Hello%2C%20I%20need%20a%20labor%20law%20consultation\"\r\n                   target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"sgk-btn sgk-btn--outline\">\r\n                    <i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp\"><\/i>\r\n                    Urgent Consultation\r\n                <\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(function () {\r\n    'use strict';\r\n    var fadeElements = document.querySelectorAll('.sgk-fade-in');\r\n    if ('IntersectionObserver' in window) {\r\n        var observer = new IntersectionObserver(function (entries) {\r\n            entries.forEach(function (entry) {\r\n                if (entry.isIntersecting) {\r\n                    entry.target.classList.add('sgk-visible');\r\n                    observer.unobserve(entry.target);\r\n                }\r\n            });\r\n        }, { threshold: 0.15, rootMargin: '0px 0px -50px 0px' });\r\n        fadeElements.forEach(function (el) { observer.observe(el); });\r\n    } else {\r\n        fadeElements.forEach(function (el) { el.classList.add('sgk-visible'); });\r\n    }\r\n    var faqItems = document.querySelectorAll('.sgk-faq-item');\r\n    faqItems.forEach(function (item) {\r\n        var question = item.querySelector('.sgk-faq-question');\r\n        question.addEventListener('click', function () {\r\n            var isOpen = item.classList.contains('sgk-open');\r\n            faqItems.forEach(function (other) {\r\n                if (other !== item) other.classList.remove('sgk-open');\r\n            });\r\n            item.classList.toggle('sgk-open', !isOpen);\r\n        });\r\n    });\r\n})();\r\n<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \u203a Services \u203a Labor Law Labor Law Your employment rights are not lost \u2014 entitlements, compensation, wrongful dismissal, or contract disputes. 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