Articles
'Will I need to pay tax in UK if I rent out my Dubai apartment after relocating to Scotland?'
UK resident for tax purposes is subject to UK income tax on their worldwide income
‘Can I claim unemployment insurance in the UAE if my employer sacks me?’
The employee was sacked for poor performance and also had a disagreement with his manager
‘Is it mandatory to update married name on passport, visa and Emirates ID?’
A person can use their married name before legally updating it, but it only becomes official after updating all necessary documents
‘Can my wife’s company cut her allowance if husband is working?’
An employer cannot just reduce a salary by more than 10 per cent without lodging details with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
'Can I continue to work in UAE after turning 60?'
There have been subsequent official announcements about increasing the age to 65 years
‘Can I work for a UAE company without a residency visa?’
Foreigners face deportation and possible imprisonment for working in the Emirates without the required documents
'Do I need to work extra days to compensate for the sick leave?'
Article 31 of UAE labour law confirms payment for the first 15 days, with full pay during sick leave
‘My bank is forcing me to pay for a fraudulent credit card transaction’
The customer has been asked to pay the full amount on an instalment plan with interest
‘Are there laws to protect domestic workers in Saudi Arabia?’
Any employment contract that contradicts government rules will be considered invalid and a penalty will be imposed
'Is it fair for companies to pay men more than women?'
The UAE law prohibits discrimination between male and female employees in any way
'Can my employer deduct from my gratuity?'
Employers are not allowed to deduct any additional expenses, such as visa cancellation fees
'Is a six-month probation period normal in Saudi Arabia?'
The official work contract cannot state a probationary period of 180 days but can say 90 days with a possible extension by agreement
‘Can I travel out of the UAE without an Emirates ID?’
If a residency visa has been issued, there is no problem with leaving the country
'Are part-time workers covered by the UAE Labour Law?'
All employees in the private sector are subject to the country's labour law, except for those working in DIFC and ADGM
‘What should I be mindful of when taking photos in the UAE?’
It is not permitted to take photos of government and semi-government buildings, certain cultural sights and people in the street without permission