Article 117 which reads as follows: “Both the Employer and the Employee may terminate a Contract of Employment of unlimited period for a valid reason at any time following its conclusion by giving the other party notice in less than 30 days before the termination.

Article 6 of the Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 states that, if the employer, worker or any beneficiary files a claim concerning any of the rights mentioned in this law, they are required to apply to the concerned Labour Department. The Department will take necessary measures to settle the dispute between them amicably.

If an employee has served between 3 and 5 years, he is entitled to two-thirds (2/3) of 21 days’ basic salary as gratuity pay. If an employee has served more than 5 years, he is entitled to full 21 days’ basic salary as gratuity pay.

Just to be clear, you can resign any time you wish to resign and you have to make sure you set a notice (usually 30-days) when submitting your resignation letter.

Article 12 – Employers may employ any unemployed national, and must in such event notify the Department of Labour thereof in writing, and such within fifteen days from the date of employment thereof.

Article 120 of UAE Federal Labour Law no. 8 of 1980 (as amended) An employer may dismiss a worker without notice in any of the following cases: If the worker adopts a false identity or nationality or submits forged certificate or documents;

Work is deemed a right of the United Arab Emirates Nationals. Others may only work in the State in accordance with the conditions set forth herein and the decisions issued in application thereof. Should national workers not be available, the priority of employment shall be given to:

The UAE legal system is based off of both civil courts, modeled in the style of French, Roman, and Egyptian legal systems, as well as Sharia law, or Islamic law. Sharia law is applied for matters of personal status law, such as marriage, divorce, inheritances, and child custody, which is often applied to non-Muslim expatriates as well.