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Do I have to sign a salary-reduction addendum to my UAE employment contract?

Asked by Anonymous·Jun 26, 2026·1 answers
A worker is handed an addendum lowering their basic salary and is unsure whether refusal is allowed.

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You are not automatically obliged to sign a salary-reduction addendum in the UAE private sector. Under the Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), a pay cut is a material change that normally needs your consent; if you decline, your registered MOHRE contract remains in force at the agreed salary, and employers cannot lawfully force you to sign. If you do agree, make sure the addendum is written, dated, signed by both parties, and reflected with MOHRE, and remember a reduced basic salary can shrink figures calculated on it, such as end-of-service gratuity. Full guide: Employment contract addendums in the UAE. If pressured, compare verified legal professionals on LEXAI.
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