Hello,
1. In the UAE, if the designation is given as Manager (any department), is there any law that states an annual travel ticket to the home country must be provided for the family?
2. Often, the labour card and offer letter state two different things. Why is that? Is it easy to obtain a labour card/visa for certain categories? Could that be the reason for the discrepancy?
Geetha
From India, Coimbatore
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121. In the UAE, if the designation is given as Manager (any department), is there any law that states an annual travel ticket to the home country must be provided for the family?
2. Often, the labour card and offer letter state two different things. Why is that? Is it easy to obtain a labour card/visa for certain categories? Could that be the reason for the discrepancy?
Geetha
From India, Coimbatore
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Dear Geetha,
It is my understanding that the obligations of the employer to the employee are governed by what is stated in the Arabic version of any contract that has been executed between the two parties. While Article 75 of labor law 8 outlines the employee's entitlement to leave by law, it does not explicitly state that annual tickets must be issued. Typically, management-level contracts include this, but it must be explicitly stated in the agreement, or the employer has no legal obligation to provide them.
I would suggest that you and the employee secure a copy of the Arabic contractual agreement, subject it to a legal translation, and then you will know what is specified.
Cheers.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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It is my understanding that the obligations of the employer to the employee are governed by what is stated in the Arabic version of any contract that has been executed between the two parties. While Article 75 of labor law 8 outlines the employee's entitlement to leave by law, it does not explicitly state that annual tickets must be issued. Typically, management-level contracts include this, but it must be explicitly stated in the agreement, or the employer has no legal obligation to provide them.
I would suggest that you and the employee secure a copy of the Arabic contractual agreement, subject it to a legal translation, and then you will know what is specified.
Cheers.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Dear Brucha,
From the below answer given by you, I clearly understood that all the contracts would be in Arabic language. Am I right? If the contracts are written in Arabic language, how can a beginner (first-time UAE visitor for employment) understand what he agrees with the employer? Do we need to translate from Arabic to English before we start from here? Please clarify.
Prabakaran
From India
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From the below answer given by you, I clearly understood that all the contracts would be in Arabic language. Am I right? If the contracts are written in Arabic language, how can a beginner (first-time UAE visitor for employment) understand what he agrees with the employer? Do we need to translate from Arabic to English before we start from here? Please clarify.
Prabakaran
From India
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Hello,
Can someone explain what documents (educational) are required for applying for a Manager post in the UAE? Will a degree certificate attested suffice, or is a Master's degree a must? Please clarify.
Thanks,
Job
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Can someone explain what documents (educational) are required for applying for a Manager post in the UAE? Will a degree certificate attested suffice, or is a Master's degree a must? Please clarify.
Thanks,
Job
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hello,
One of my employees had applied for 14 days of annual leave, but he arrived after 18 days of his leave without informing us of his delayed return. Despite our attempts to contact him before his arrival, all the numbers he provided were unreachable. Upon his return, I requested him to submit his passport and begin searching for a new job. However, he left for his home assuring me he would retrieve his passport, but never returned for an entire month. Our efforts to reach him on his mobile were futile as his phone was switched off during this period. After a month, he approached me and requested the cancellation of his visa.
Am I justified in terminating his employment due to his unannounced absence, which has had a detrimental impact on my business? Additionally, would he still be entitled to gratuity and an air ticket? If so, how should I calculate his gratuity – based on his basic salary or full pay?
He has completed one year of service with us and applied for 14 days of annual leave in the thirteenth month. His monthly salary is AED 4500, with a basic salary of AED 2000.
KS
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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One of my employees had applied for 14 days of annual leave, but he arrived after 18 days of his leave without informing us of his delayed return. Despite our attempts to contact him before his arrival, all the numbers he provided were unreachable. Upon his return, I requested him to submit his passport and begin searching for a new job. However, he left for his home assuring me he would retrieve his passport, but never returned for an entire month. Our efforts to reach him on his mobile were futile as his phone was switched off during this period. After a month, he approached me and requested the cancellation of his visa.
Am I justified in terminating his employment due to his unannounced absence, which has had a detrimental impact on my business? Additionally, would he still be entitled to gratuity and an air ticket? If so, how should I calculate his gratuity – based on his basic salary or full pay?
He has completed one year of service with us and applied for 14 days of annual leave in the thirteenth month. His monthly salary is AED 4500, with a basic salary of AED 2000.
KS
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Prabakaran,
In the UAE, Arabic remains the definitive language of the country, and rightly so. So if there is a difference in documents, the Arabic meaning and understanding will prevail. Most companies should provide you with a contract in English and Arabic side by side. If they do not, in my humble opinion, I would ask for a copy of the one in Arabic as well.
If I had any doubts, I would take the contract to someone who can read Arabic (or if you have the funds, to a legal translator) and make sure the terms match.
I hope that helps.
Regarding a manager job needing a Master's degree, the requirements of any position are determined by the employer. If the employer requires a Master's degree, then it is so.
Most job opportunities in the UAE will require educational documents to have undergone the entire attestation and equivalency process through the Ministry of Higher Education. It can take a long time, so be aware.
Kunal,
Why abscond? Yes, the employee should have been more forthright, but he is gone, and absconding is a blemish that once made doesn't go away. Life as an employee in the UAE is hard enough without resorting to "punishment" after the fact. We don't know the circumstances of his life.
Gratuity is calculated based on base pay, to the best of my knowledge.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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In the UAE, Arabic remains the definitive language of the country, and rightly so. So if there is a difference in documents, the Arabic meaning and understanding will prevail. Most companies should provide you with a contract in English and Arabic side by side. If they do not, in my humble opinion, I would ask for a copy of the one in Arabic as well.
If I had any doubts, I would take the contract to someone who can read Arabic (or if you have the funds, to a legal translator) and make sure the terms match.
I hope that helps.
Regarding a manager job needing a Master's degree, the requirements of any position are determined by the employer. If the employer requires a Master's degree, then it is so.
Most job opportunities in the UAE will require educational documents to have undergone the entire attestation and equivalency process through the Ministry of Higher Education. It can take a long time, so be aware.
Kunal,
Why abscond? Yes, the employee should have been more forthright, but he is gone, and absconding is a blemish that once made doesn't go away. Life as an employee in the UAE is hard enough without resorting to "punishment" after the fact. We don't know the circumstances of his life.
Gratuity is calculated based on base pay, to the best of my knowledge.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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UAE Labour Law.pdf