Many of those who are interested in the labor market in the UAE are wondering how to win a good job opportunity in the country. Among these questions are what we will present in this article. First of all, can I work in the country while I am on a visitor or tourist visa?
The answer to this question is that the UAE law prohibits working with a visit permit, tourism, or others, whether for or without pay, and the violator, whether the worker or the employer, is subject to fines and deportation.
Second question: Can the employees of the free zones check with the Ministry of human resources and Emiratisation regarding any labor complaints
Answer: employees of free zones can review the labor office at the Ministry of human resources and Emiratisation, and accordingly the complaint is referred to the labor court without the ministry looking into the subject of the complaint.
The third question: Can the employer refuse the employee's resignation
Answer: the employer does not have the right to refuse the employee's resignation, provided that the employee complies with the notice period specified in the contract, obtains the employer's signature on the resignation, or proves the employer's knowledge of it, such as sending the resignation letter by fax, e-mail, or mail.
Fourth question: Does the employer have the right to refuse the employee's annual leave if he has completed a year of service with him
Answer: the employer may not prevent the worker from taking advantage of his annual leave due for more than two years unless the worker wishes to transfer it or receive a monetary allowance for it by the regulations in force at the facility.
Fifth question: How is the employee's annual leave salary calculated
Answer: according to federal law No. 8 of 1980 on the organization of Labor Relations (Part IV), A worker is entitled to his full salary for the annual leave period, including housing allowance if he receives housing allowance in the contract.
