Hello,
1. In UAE if the designation is given as Manager (any dept) is there any law that says annual travel ticket to home-country has to be given for the family?
2. Often the labour card and offer letter say two different things. Why is that? Is it easy to obtain labour card/visa for certain categories? Is that the reason for difference?
Geetha
From India, Coimbatore
121. In UAE if the designation is given as Manager (any dept) is there any law that says annual travel ticket to home-country has to be given for the family?
2. Often the labour card and offer letter say two different things. Why is that? Is it easy to obtain labour card/visa for certain categories? Is that the reason for difference?
Geetha
From India, Coimbatore
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 2 parties.
While Article 75 of labor law 8 outlines the employee's entitlement to leave by law, it does NOT state the explicitly that annual tickets must be issued. Typically, management level contracts include this, but it must be states explicitly 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
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 2 parties.
While Article 75 of labor law 8 outlines the employee's entitlement to leave by law, it does NOT state the explicitly that annual tickets must be issued. Typically, management level contracts include this, but it must be states explicitly 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
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 visit for employment) would understand what he agrees with employer.
Do we need to translate from arabic to english before we start from here?
please clarify
prabakaran
From India
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 visit for employment) would understand what he agrees with employer.
Do we need to translate from arabic to english before we start from here?
please clarify
prabakaran
From India
Hello,
One of my employee had applied for 14 days of annual leave but he arrived after 18 days of his leave and he never informed us of his late arrival. We tried contacting him before his arrival but all the numbers that he provided us with were unreachable. After his arrival I had asked him to hand over his passport and hunt for new job and he left for his home telling me that he will get his passport but then he never came for 1 month and we tried calling on his mobile but his mobile was switched off. After 1 month he came to me and told me to cancel his visa.
Can I terminate him with absconding as he was not responsible enough to inform us before hand and this has affected my business. Secondly, will he be liable for the gratuity and air ticket? If yes, how should i calculate his gratuity (base salary or full pay)?
He has completed his 1 year of service with us and on 13th month applied for 14days annual leave. His monthly salary is AED 4500 (Basic AED 2000)
KS
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
One of my employee had applied for 14 days of annual leave but he arrived after 18 days of his leave and he never informed us of his late arrival. We tried contacting him before his arrival but all the numbers that he provided us with were unreachable. After his arrival I had asked him to hand over his passport and hunt for new job and he left for his home telling me that he will get his passport but then he never came for 1 month and we tried calling on his mobile but his mobile was switched off. After 1 month he came to me and told me to cancel his visa.
Can I terminate him with absconding as he was not responsible enough to inform us before hand and this has affected my business. Secondly, will he be liable for the gratuity and air ticket? If yes, how should i calculate his gratuity (base salary or full pay)?
He has completed his 1 year of service with us and on 13th month applied for 14days annual leave. His monthly salary is AED 4500 (Basic AED 2000)
KS
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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 to 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 degree, the requirements of any position are determined by the employer. If the employer requires a Master degree, then it is so.
Most job opportunities in the UAE WILL require educational documents that have been the entire attestation and the equivalency process through the Ministry of Higher Education. It can take a long time so be aware.
Kunal,
Why do the absconding? Yes, the employee should have been more forthright, but he is gone and absconding is a blemish that once made, doesnt go away. Life as a employee in the UAE is hard enough with resorting to "punishment" after the fact. We dont know the circumstances of his life.
Gratuity is calculated on base pay to the best of my knowledge.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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 to 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 degree, the requirements of any position are determined by the employer. If the employer requires a Master degree, then it is so.
Most job opportunities in the UAE WILL require educational documents that have been the entire attestation and the equivalency process through the Ministry of Higher Education. It can take a long time so be aware.
Kunal,
Why do the absconding? Yes, the employee should have been more forthright, but he is gone and absconding is a blemish that once made, doesnt go away. Life as a employee in the UAE is hard enough with resorting to "punishment" after the fact. We dont know the circumstances of his life.
Gratuity is calculated on base pay to the best of my knowledge.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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