Understanding UAE Labour Law: Do Managers Get Annual Family Travel Tickets?

Hello,

1. In the UAE, if the designation is given as Manager (any department), is there any law that states an annual travel ticket to the home country must be provided for the family?

2. Often, the labour card and offer letter state two different things. Why is that? Is it easy to obtain a labour card/visa for certain categories? Could that be the reason for the discrepancy?

Geetha

Dear Geetha,

It is my understanding that the obligations of the employer to the employee are governed by what is stated in the Arabic version of any contract that has been executed between the two parties. While Article 75 of labor law 8 outlines the employee's entitlement to leave by law, it does not explicitly state that annual tickets must be issued. Typically, management-level contracts include this, but it must be explicitly stated in the agreement, or the employer has no legal obligation to provide them.

I would suggest that you and the employee secure a copy of the Arabic contractual agreement, subject it to a legal translation, and then you will know what is specified.

Cheers.

Dear Brucha,

From the below answer given by you, I clearly understood that all the contracts would be in Arabic language. Am I right? If the contracts are written in Arabic language, how can a beginner (first-time UAE visitor for employment) understand what he agrees with the employer? Do we need to translate from Arabic to English before we start from here? Please clarify.

Prabakaran

Hello,

Can someone explain what documents (educational) are required for applying for a Manager post in the UAE? Will a degree certificate attested suffice, or is a Master's degree a must? Please clarify.

Thanks,
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