UAE :: Termination without notice

◉ Instant dismissal Under Article 120 of the Labour Law (as amended) an employer may dismiss an employee without notice in certain cases: During the probationary period; If the employee has forged documents or adopted a false identity or nationality; If the employee causes substantial material loss to the employer (the employer must inform the labour department of the incident within 48 hours); If the worker has violated any safety measures (safety measures must be clearly displayed); If the employee has failed to fulfil work duties and continues to do so even when warned; If the employee is found guilty by a court of an offence prejudicing honour, honesty or public morality; If the worker divulges any trade secrets; If the employee is found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during working time;  If the worker assaults a colleague, manager or employer; or If the employee is absent without a valid reason for more than 20 non-consecutive days or seven consecutive days …

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