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Labour disputes
Labour disputes usually arise when employment ends: an employee who has not received what is due, or an employer facing a claim it considers unfounded. We handle these files for either side under the Labour Law, from amicable settlement through the Wedy platform to the Labour Court.
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Call or message us with a short account of what happened.
What we handle
- Claims for unpaid wages and allowances
- End-of-service award claims
- Compensation for termination without a valid reason
- Pay in lieu of accrued annual leave
- Challenging absence-from-work reports
- Work injury disputes and compensation
- Defending employers against claims brought by employees
- Reviewing employment contracts and internal work regulations before a dispute arises
How we handle the file
We review the employment contract, payslips and the way the relationship ended, and calculate the disputed entitlements under the Labour Law so the client knows the precise size of the claim or the exposure. A labour claim begins with a request for amicable settlement through the Wedy platform of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development; if it is not settled, it is referred to the Labour Court. We attend the settlement sessions and court hearings and file the statement of claim or defence and supporting evidence through Najiz. Once judgment is issued we pursue an appeal or enforcement, depending on the client's interests.
Common questions
Can I file a labour claim directly with the court?
Generally not. Labour claims first go through amicable settlement on the Wedy platform and are referred to the Labour Court only if settlement fails. Procedures can differ in some cases, and we confirm the route once we have the details of the dispute.
Is there a time limit for bringing a claim?
Yes. The Labour Law sets a period after which a labour claim will not be heard, usually counted from the end of the employment relationship. Because the calculation can depend on the facts, we advise against delay and recommend seeing a lawyer soon after the contract ends.
How is the end-of-service award calculated?
It is based on the last wage and the length of service, and the amount differs according to how the employment ended; resignation is treated differently from termination by the employer. We calculate it from the client's contract and service record before any claim or settlement.
General information only. The answer in your case depends on its facts and documents.
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