Appeal in labor cases
The UAE Labor Law defines the relationship between the employee and the employer, granting both parties the right to claim their rights before a labor court. After a ruling is issued, both parties also have the right to appeal labor cases.
If you’re looking for the best lawyer to appeal a labor lawsuit ruling, Samaha Law Firm and Legal Consultancy, provides you with the right lawyer with high efficiency. Contact the firm now to receive the best lawyers and legal services.
table of contents
- Appeal in labor cases.
- Conditions for filing a labor lawsuit
- Appeal of the labor ruling
- Labor lawsuit appeal form
- Submitting a labor appeal electronically
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Appeal in labor cases.
The UAE Labor Law, issued by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, outlines how individual labor disputes are handled. This framework was strengthened by Resolution No. 47 of 2022, which regulates procedures for labor disputes and complaints. Individual labor disputes refer to disputes that arise between an employee and an employer regarding rights under the UAE Labor Law, in accordance with the existing contractual relationship between the two parties.
Conditions for filing a labor lawsuit
The UAE Labor Law stipulates the conditions for filing a labor lawsuit as follows:
- The worker must submit a request to the Ministry for appropriate action. The Ministry must endeavor to resolve the dispute amicably and reach a settlement within 14 days from the date of submission of the request.
- If the Ministry is unable to resolve the dispute amicably, it must refer the case to the competent labor court, attaching all memoranda and responses submitted by both parties and its opinion on the case.
- The labor court must set a hearing to consider the case within three working days of receiving the request, notify the parties thereof, and decide the case expeditiously.
- The complaint must be filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations in the labor courts, as the labor claim lapses after one year from the due date.
- Labor lawsuits are exempt from court fees at all stages of litigation and enforcement if filed by workers or their heirs, provided that their value does not exceed one hundred thousand dirhams.
Appeal of the labor judgment.
The judgment issued by the First Instance Labor Court may be appealed before the Labor Appeal Court, in accordance with the terms and procedures specified in the UAE Civil Procedures Law. The appellant must file the appeal with the Labor Appeal Court within 30 days of being notified of the judgment issued by the First Instance Court. The worker is exempt from labor appeal fees. It should also be noted that judgments issued in labor cases whose value does not exceed fifty thousand dirhams are final and binding and cannot be appealed before the Labor Appeal Courts.
Labor lawsuit appeal form
Those wishing to appeal labor cases are advised to seek the expertise of the best labor lawyers at Samaha Law Firm and Legal Consultancy.
The office will provide you with the best form of appeal after a ruling in a labor lawsuit, as follows:
To the Abu Dhabi Labor Appeal Court
Appellant: Mr…., address…, represented by Attorney…
Respondent: Company…, address…, represented by Chairman of the Board of Directors…
Subject: Appeal of Judgment No.….. Date….. Issued in Case No.….. Date…..
