Employment disputes and unpaid benefits in the UAE

What we cover in the UAE

We advise UAE employers and employees on private-sector employment relationships, distinguishing the federal labour framework from employment regimes in financial free zones where relevant. Matters include contracts, probation, wages, leave, restrictive covenants, termination, end-of-service entitlements and the required complaint or court route.

• Employment contracts and handbooks

  We review duties, pay, hours, confidentiality and workplace policies, flag conflicting terms and prepare a contract, amendment or written recommendations for the employee or employer.

• Probation, notice and termination

  We check the probation clause, service dates, notice and reason for ending employment, then prepare an employee or employer response and assess the related financial settlement.

• Wages, leave and end-of-service benefits

  We check the applicable employment regime, service dates, salary records and leave balance to prepare an explained calculation and identify disputed or unsupported amounts.

• Non-compete and confidentiality clauses

  We examine the employee’s role, protected information and the clause’s duration, scope and restrictions, then advise on drafting, negotiation or a disputed enforcement position.

• Workplace investigations and grievances

  We organise the allegation, policy, interviews and supporting records, review procedural consistency and prepare investigation questions, a grievance response or legal recommendations.

• MOHRE and court disputes

  We prepare a chronology, calculation and evidence bundle for the complaint or response, and review settlement language on payment, releases and remaining obligations.