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UAE: My Labour contract is different from the offer letter – what can I do?

Employees need to carefully review labour contract before signing it

Published: August 30, 2020 17:32 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you have signed a labour contract, but the details of the contract are different from the offer letter you were given, what are your options according to the UAE Labour Law? — What happens when your labour contract is different from the offer letter you were given? Image Credit:

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Gulf News reader: I just signed the labour contract — A Gulf News reader raised the query regarding a recent job offer. Image Credit:

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There is a big difference between the offer letter and the labour contract — The reader had asked for the offer letter, which was not handed over to her. Image Credit:

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Also, I am now being asked to take on extra responsibilities, which I did not know were part of my job — The reader also felt some job responsibilities were not part of her job. Image Credit:

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I have signed the labour contract but not yet provided the documents for my visa application. — The reader had, however, signed the labour contract. Image Credit:

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Gulf News raised the query with Suneer Kumar, Duba-based lawyer — Suneer Kumar, a Dubai-based lawyer, said that said that it was the responsibility of an employee to carefully read the labour contract before signing. Image Credit:

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No employer can force an employee to sign an employment contract other than the agreed terms of the offer letter — An employer cannot force an employee to sign a contract which is different from the terms of the offer letter. Image Credit:

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all the details should be in accordance with the terms of the employment offer — Image Credit:

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If the employee is unhappy with the contract, which is not in accordance with the offer letter and wants to amend it — Changes to the labour contract need to be mutually agreed upon. Image Credit:

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If not, the employee can refuse to sign the contract — The employee can refuse to sign the contract. Image Credit:

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Twa-fouq mediates between employers and workers to resolve disputes — You can also reach out the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to enquire about their particular case. Image Credit:

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through answering legal enquiries and investigate complaints and pass on recommendations for ministry's approval — Twa-fouq centres have been set up to mediate cases between employers and employees. Image Credit:

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Employees who are unhappy with their work conditions and wish to raise their concerns with the Ministry — You can call the Ministry on 800 60. Image Credit:

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The representatives may ask the individual for details like the work permit or passport number to investigate the case and provide legal advice. — The service is free of charge. Image Credit:

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