Summary
- The UAE's employment termination rules allow lawful contract ending through agreement, expiry, or written notice with legitimate reasons, as per Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
- Summary dismissal without notice is restricted to a closed list of serious misconduct grounds in Article 44, requiring a written investigation beforehand.
- Employees dismissed unlawfully for filing complaints are entitled to compensation capped at three months' wages, alongside other benefits.
- Recent amendments have extended the limitation period for claims to two years and altered dispute resolution routes, impacting how terminations are handled in the private sector.
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