Labour and Employment Contracts OLD Vs New
OLD Approach: UAE Labour Law In Dubai, the most common types of employment contracts are limited and unlimited contracts. Limited contracts are those that have a specific period, whereas unlimited contracts do not have a specified period and are open-ended. Employment contracts can be terminated by the employer as well as the employee for different reasons, regardless of the nature of the contract. However, various laws govern the termination of employment contracts. To ensure that there are no legal issues with the way an employment contract is terminated, it is advisable to consult a good Employment Lawyer . Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 of the UAE regulates employment in the UAE and is known as labour law. According to article 113 of the labour law, an employment contract can be terminated in the following ways: Mutual agreement between both parties, where the employee’s consent is given in writing. Expiry of the term of the contract, unless specified otherwise. For the convenience of e...