The employment contract notice period provides the employer and employee with a set period to prepare for the end of the employment relationship.
The UAE’s labour laws and regulations have undergone changes to the notice period, this article will explore them under the new 2021 labour law.
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Employment Contract Notice Period
The notice period is the period that both parties to an employment contract must abide by if either wishes to terminate it.
The contractual notification allows both parties to prepare for the end of the employment relationship and adjust accordingly.
Failure to comply with the notice period can result in legal and financial consequences.
Notice Required to Terminate Employment.
Under the 2021 Law, either party to the employment contract may terminate the contract for any legitimate reason, provided that the other party is notified in writing for a period not less than 30 days and not more than 90 days.
Failure to abide by the notice period can result in compensation in lieu of notice equal to the employee’s wage.
Change of Work Contract Notice Period.
Employment contracts are subject to change, including the notice period clause. However, any changes must be in the employee’s interest, and the employment contract must provide a minimum notice period.
It must be the same for both parties unless it is in the employee’s interest as per Article 43(2).
Employers cannot stipulate a shorter termination notice period and oblige the employee to serve a notice term as prescribed under the 2021 Law.
Notice Period for Termination of Employment.
The notice period for termination of employment depends on the type of contract. Under the 2021 Law, employers will have to serve a 14-day notice.
While employees shall serve a 30 days notice if they wish to join other employers and a 14 days notice if they intend to leave the state for more than three months.
In violations committed by the counterparty, employers and employees have the right to terminate the employment contract without notice.
FAQs about employment contract notice period.
Conclusion.
The notice period is a crucial aspect of any employment relationship. It allows both parties to prepare for the end of the employment relationship and adjust accordingly.
Under the 2021 Law, changes have been made to the notice period, including introducing a probationary notice period and new notice periods for unlimited contracts.
Employers and employees must understand their rights and obligations under the UAE’s labour laws and regulations to avoid legal and financial consequences.
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