Question: Soon after I moved to the UAE, I took on some work as a freelancer. I don’t have a contract with the company, but they said they would pay me an agreed amount and that if everything went well, there would be a permanent role with a visa and benefits.
I thought this was a good plan as I could earn some money and check out the company over a few weeks before committing to the job.
I worked for the company for just three weeks and then left as I didn’t like the culture.
I didn't give them any notice, but I had done quite a bit of specialised work for them. They are now refusing to pay me even though I was told they liked my work and I worked for about 120 hours.
Despite numerous emails and text messages to the HR manager, they have just given me excuses for the delay. Now they are ignoring me.
As there wasn't a contract, I am at a loss as to what I can do, but I don't want to give up as I am owed for work done. How do I get the money I am owed? RC, Dubai
Answer: In this situation, RC has few options as she was working without having a residency visa. Both she and the employer have been breaking the UAE Labour Law.
A person cannot be employed without a visa. If they do not have a valid residency visa, whether a freelance visa, one from their own business, sponsored by a family member or a golden visa, it must be provided by the employer.
The employer must also provide a work permit in all cases. RC was on a visit visa and no one can undertake any work on a visit...
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