A UAE-based employee recently inquired about the legality of refusing a company-mandated transfer from Sharjah to Dubai. The worker expressed concerns over rising commuting expenses, despite the employer maintaining that all other contractual terms remain identical. Legal experts point to the UAE employment law, specifically Article 10 of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022, which mandates that employment contracts must explicitly define the workplace location. Because the workplace is a fundamental component of the employment agreement, any significant change to this condition requires adherence to the specific provisions outlined in the federal decree-law. Employees are advised to review their original contracts to determine if the employer holds the authority to relocate them between emirates without mutual consent or compensation adjustments for the increased travel burden.
Source : Khaleej Times
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