If you worked in a mainland Dubai company and plan to sue your employer for wrongful termination, you should be aware of the UAE employment law and its related amendments. Assuming your dispute or claim amount does not exceed Dh50,000, you can take action under Article 47 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, which governs employment relationships.
In the event of arbitrary termination, you can file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (Mohre) for an amicable settlement or an order. According to Article 1 of Federal Decree Law No. 09 of 2024, which amends certain provisions of the Employment Law, Mohre is mandated to resolve disputes between employers and employees.
Mohre has the authority to settle disputes where the value does not exceed Dh50,000. If the dispute persists, Mohre can order the employer to pay the employee's salary for up to two months. If you believe your termination was unjust, you can file a complaint with Mohre, but you must provide substantial evidence to support your claim.
If Mohre's decision is not satisfactory, you can pursue the matter in a UAE court within 15 working days of receiving Mohre's decision. The court will schedule a hearing within three working days and issue a final ruling within 30 working days. The court's judgment is binding and not subject to further appeal.
Applicable laws include Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Federal Decree Law No. 09 of 2024. Ashish Mehta, the founder and Managing Partner of Ashish Mehta & Associates, is qualified to practice law in Dubai, the UK, and India. For more details, visit www.amalawyers.com. Questions can be sent to news@khaleejtimes.com or Legal View, Khaleej Times, PO Box 11243, Dubai.
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