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30 June 2025

Can The Employer Terminate You For Being Absent From Work Due To COVID-19? (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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Dr. Hassan Elhais, a long-standing member of the prestigious Amal Alrashedi Lawyers & Legal Consultants, is a renowned legal consultant in the UAE, specializing in family law, criminal law, civil law, company incorporation, construction law, banking law, inheritance law, and arbitration. Dr. Elhais has gained wide recognition in the country, winning numerous awards and accolades. He was declared the Legal Consultant of the Year in 2016 by Professional Sector Network. He was also elected as the co-chair of the ‘Relocation of Children Committee’ of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), a worldwide association of practicing lawyers, widely regarded as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries. Dr. Hassan Elhais’s continued recognition in the 2024 Chambers and Partners rankings for Family/Matrimonial services to High-Net-Worth individuals in the UAE from 2022-2024.
Can the employer terminate you for being absent from work due to covid-19?
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Q: Can the employer terminate you for being absent from work due to covid-19?

A: The employer may not dismiss the employee who is on sick leaves. However, if the sick leaves are exhausted, and the employee is unable to report to work, then the employer may terminate such employees. In this case, the employee shall be entitled to receive their full end of service benefits as per the labor law.

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