Saturday 15 July 2023
Do your research. Before you start negotiating, it's important to understand your rights and entitlements under the UAE Labour Law. This will give you a good starting point for negotiations and help you to identify areas where you may be able to get more favourable terms.
Be prepared to walk away. If you're not happy with the terms of the contract, be prepared to walk away. This shows your employer that you're serious about getting a good deal and that you're not afraid to stand up for yourself.
Be professional and respectful. Even though you're negotiating, it's important to be professional and respectful at all times. This will help to create a positive atmosphere and make it more likely that you'll reach a mutually agreeable outcome.
Be clear about your expectations. When you're negotiating, be clear about what you're hoping to achieve. This will help to keep the negotiations on track and make it easier for you to reach an agreement.
Be willing to compromise. It's unlikely that you'll get everything you want in a negotiation. Be willing to compromise on some things in order to get what's most important to you.
Here are some specific areas that you may want to negotiate in your UAE labour contract:
