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END OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER REMINDER OF OBLIGATIONS

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END OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER REMINDER OF OBLIGATIONS

Basic Info

  • Applicable Region UAE
  • Available Languages
    English
    English & Arabic
  • Document No 0000316
  • Version V 1.0
  • Last Updated 10-12-2022
  • Reviews 0
Document Summary

This letter serves as a notice to remind the Employee of his post-termination obligations which include refraining from: competing with the Company, committing any acts of solicitation, and disclosing confidential information. These obligations are enforceable by law and by the employment contract.

Description

According to Article 16 of the Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on regulation of labor relations, an employee must maintain the confidentiality of all information he has access to during the term of his employment and should return anything in his custody upon the end of his service.

Article 10 of the same law states that an employer can include a non-compete clause in the employment contract to oblige the employee not to compete with the employer, or from joining any competing project in the same sector. Such non-compete clause shall be specific in terms of the time and place and type of work to the extent necessary to protect the lawful interests of the employer. The survival of the non-compete clause shall not exceed 2 years after the expiration or termination date of the employment contract.

Jurisdiction

This document is intended for use in the United Arab Emirates.

Before Execution

- The information on this front page or contained in the headers and footers of this instrument are for guidance purposes only.

- Please delete this front page together with the information contained in the headers, footers and the endnotes prior to circulating this letter. Where square brackets […] and highlights are used in the document, it indicates that there is missing or incomplete information which will need to be incorporated prior to signature.

- Please remove the square brackets and all highlighting prior to signature.

Disclaimer

This document is provided for reference only and is not intended to be, and should not be considered, legal advice. Determinations about whether this document will be appropriate in your particular situation or jurisdiction should be made after consultation with a legal counsel. Kanoony will not assume any legal liability that may arise from the use of this document.