Labour Law
What it is: This service covers claims for wages, overtime, unpaid leave, allowances and other entitlements that an employer has failed to pay. The UAE Labour Law protects timely payment of wages, supported by the Wages Protection System for onshore employers, with equivalent protections in DIFC and ADGM. When it applies: Claims arise from delayed or withheld salaries, unpaid overtime or leave, deductions made without a legal basis, or non-payment on resignation or termination. How a lawyer helps: A lawyer reviews your contract, payslips and payment records, calculates exactly what is owed, and pursues recovery through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation or the relevant free-zone authority, escalating to the labour courts if needed. The lawyer can also combine wage claims with end-of-service and notice entitlements. First steps: Gather your contract, payslips, bank statements and any correspondence about pay, note the amounts and periods involved, and consult a lawyer promptly since labour claims carry deadlines. Acting early improves the prospects of recovery. This is general information, not legal advice for a specific case.
