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The relationship between employers and employees is governed by Federal Act Number 8 of 1980 and its amendments. The Act is applicable to all employment relationships when engaging an employee, whether a UAE citizen or a foreigner. It is not applicable in the case of employment by a government authority.
The approval of the Ministry of Labor is a prerequisite for the employment of foreigners. The Ministry encourages the employment of nationals in the private sector. However, an employer will be given permission to employ resident foreigners who may be transferring from previous employers or to employ newly arriving employees. A work permit is issued by the Ministry for three years, subject to renewal for similar periods. Employment contracts may be for a limited period specified in the contract or for an unlimited period, in which case the employee will continue working with his employer until the contract is terminated.
Labour Contract is an Agreement between Employee and Employer.
It is made only for the employees of Firms under the Ministry of Labour. Free Zone employees will have internal contract with their concerned company. It is subject to Free Zone rules and regulations.
Normally, the Contract period is 2 years under Ministry of Labour.
There are Two Types Contracts; Limited and Unlimited.
Labour Contract to be signed by both parties and submitted to Ministry of Labour within 60 days from the date of Entry/Visa Position Amendment.
Labour Contract and will come to the Company’s Post Box after Ministry’s approval along with Labour Card/Work Permit.
Approval procedure will take Two weeks.
Application status can be tracked through www.emol.ae by entering IN number which is printed on the submission receipt.
Profession and Salary in Labour Contract can be amended after 6 months from the date of issue.
Labour Contract and Labour Card to be renewed through Tas’heel Centre on expiry of validity, for further Two years.
Renewal can be done if the validity of Labour Card is less than Two months.
Required Documents for Labour Card Renewal:
Copy of Labour Card, Copy Passport with visa page, Copy of Trade License, Copy of Labour Establishment Card and One photograph with white background.
Labour Card/Work Permit can be renewed till the age of 65.
After 65 years of age an employee can renew his Labour Card for two years against plus normal renewal fees according to the Company category. This amount should be paid at Tas’heel Centre for each renewal.
NOTE: Labour Contract will get next working day from Tasheel Centre on payment extra. This amount should be paid at the time of New Labour Card/Contract application submission.
