[UAE / Dubai] Need employment lawyer to review settlement + send legal notice (termination dispute)
Posted by Ok_Landscape3243@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 0 comments
Hi all,
- Location: Dubai
I’m looking for a UAE-based employment lawyer (preferably Dubai/DMCC experience) to help with a termination dispute and potentially send a formal legal notice on firm letterhead.
Context:
- I was terminated on 7 April 2026
- Final settlement is delayed beyond statutory timeline
- I’ve been provided a separation agreement with full waiver of claims, which I have not signed yet
Key concerns:
- End of Service Gratuity (EOSB) appears to be calculated only for \~2 years, while I was continuously working full-time for \~4 years (first part under a “consulting” structure directed by the company even though I constantly flagged it)
- Compensation structure changed over time, not clearly reflected in settlement
- Pro-rata salary and final dues clarity missing
- Token compensation (crypto grant): I had a 15M token grant over 4 years; agreement offers \~2.7M as ex-gratia, which does not align with expected pro-rata vesting
- Agreement includes broad waiver of all claims, including token-based compensation
What I need:
- Quick review of agreement + strategy
- Advice on legal standing (EOSB, misclassification, etc.)
- Draft/send a formal legal notice (on lawyer's letterhead)
- Potentially represent if escalation to MOHRE or further is needed
If you’re a lawyer or can recommend someone experienced with UAE labor law (especially DMCC / tech / crypto comp), please DM or comment.
Thanks!