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Are there different types of employment contracts in the UAE?

Are there different types of employment contracts in the UAE?

Know the different types of employment contracts in the UAE. As cited earlier, job openings in the UAE are either under the public or private sector. Each has its own sub-categories of employment contracts.

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When to terminate a contract in the UAE?

Under the UAE Labour Law an employee is entitled to “early termination compensation” of a minimum three months’ remuneration, including salary and allowances, (or the remainder of the term of the contract if the period remaining is less than three months), if an employer seeks to terminate the contract prior to the end of the limited term.

What do you need to know about UAE labour law?

Under the UAE Labour Law, an unlimited term employment contract must, as a minimum specify: the date of its conclusion; the date on which work begins; the nature of the work; the workplace; the amount of the remuneration.

What are the different types of employment contracts in UAE?

Under the UAE Labour Law No. 8 of 1980, there are two types of employment contracts: limited term contract or (fixed-term) and unlimited term contract. The difference lies in the provisions for end of service gratuity and termination.

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How to get a copy of your UAE labour contract online?

With new updates implemented by the Ministry of Labor, the process of getting a copy of one’s Labour Contract Online has also slightly changed as per the MOL UAE website. Part of the basic guidelines every worker in the UAE must perform is to read and understand the terms and conditions stated in their contracts.

When does a contract expire in the UAE?

Unless the contract is renewed, it is automatically cancelled when it expires. These contracts are adopted where an employer needs to engage employees for specific projects or specific duration. According to recent reforms in the UAE’s labour market, limited term contracts are for a maximum duration of 2 years, unlike 4 years as before.