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Does my MOHRE contract override my offer letter in the UAE?

Asked by Anonymous·Jun 26, 2026·1 answers
An employee notices their signed offer letter promises more than the MOHRE contract they later signed.

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In the UAE private sector, the registered MOHRE contract is the official, binding document governing your employment. Under the Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), where an offer letter and the MOHRE contract genuinely conflict, the registered contract usually carries decisive weight. So compare the two before signing: anything promised in the offer letter — a higher salary, bonus, or allowances — should also appear in the MOHRE contract, or you risk losing the ability to enforce it. If terms are dropped, have HR correct them before signing, and keep both documents. Full guide: MOHRE contract vs offer letter. Compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI.
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