Termination of Employment and Compensation
Chapter Five of the UAE Labour Law deals with the provisions related to the termination of employment and the compensation due to the worker in case of service termination. These provisions aim to protect the rights of workers and ensure they receive appropriate compensation upon termination of their service.
Termination of Employment
Article Eighteen outlines the conditions and procedures to be followed when terminating employment. The employer must provide prior notice to the worker before terminating the service within a specified period, except in cases of immediate dismissal as stipulated in the law.
Compensation
The law includes provisions regarding the compensation due to the worker upon service termination. The employer must pay the end-of-service gratuity to the worker based on the number of years of service. The law also stipulates additional compensation in cases of arbitrary dismissal.
Worker Rights upon Termination
The law outlines the rights of the worker upon termination, including the right to receive all outstanding financial entitlements such as overdue wages, end-of-service gratuity, and unused leave.
Legal Procedures
The law also includes procedures for filing complaints and disputes related to termination of service. The worker must submit a complaint to the competent Labour Department, which attempts to settle the dispute amicably. If no settlement is reached, the case is referred to the competent court.
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