I have been placed redundant and my last working...

• by the provision of notice in line with the terms of the employment contract provided that the employee is dismissed for a valid cause (which must be connected to the employee’s work); or
• in accordance with the provisions of Article 120 of the UAE Labour Law which provides a list of instances where an individual may be summarily dismissed (for cause).

Moreover, the UAE Labour Law specifically provides that any termination of an employment contract which is not for a valid reason (for example, performance or misconduct), or for any of the reasons listed under Article 120, is deemed to be arbitrary.

The UAE Labour Law sets out an employee’s entitlement upon the termination of his/her employment:

• the provision of notice or compensation in lieu of notice. The UAE Labour Law provides for a minimum of 30 days notice which cannot be waived even with the consent of the employee
• all accrued benefits (such as accrued but unutilised leave) must be paid to the employee
• provided the employee has not participated in a company maintained pension scheme, end of service benefit (or gratuity) must be paid
• the employer is also obliged to repatriate the employee to his place of origin if the employee does not find alternative employment in the UAE within a set period of time.

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