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Forum: The Sand Pit
May 16th 2019, 8:43 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

Exactly. Main reason why the reforms are happening, everyone says they "accrue" but not many set the cash aside. Also the reason why the DIFC scheme will start 01-01-2020 as almost 50% of...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 9th 2019, 7:27 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

I am definitely no expert in labour law but you are right, every free zone has their own employment law and some follow federal but the calculation rules are very clear in DIFC law (page 22)
...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 9th 2019, 7:09 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

You are right for onshore, that applies.
DIFC and majority if not all free zone employment law has a simplified calculation.
less than 1 year, you get nothing
Between 1 and 5 years, 21 days
Over...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 9th 2019, 6:41 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

Last I checked, yes.
As weird as it sounds, this does change everything. The trust will HAVE to return the money to the employer and the administrator will have to follow trust guidelines.
Also,...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 9th 2019, 6:06 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

The employer, as it is their money.
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 9th 2019, 6:05 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

The accrual % is based on years of service. Once the money goes into the account in your name and held by the trust, the company cannot touch it unless the rules were defined in the plan rules and...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 8th 2019, 9:50 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

You are very welcome.
Not advising but in the same industry so have to stay informed on the changes. Being neutral I think this is a great thing and will help attract talent considering the golden...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 8th 2019, 9:14 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

Actually the fees quoted 1.25 -1.5% is all in with no additional fee and the government is not set to make any money from it. As per their statement DIFC plans to hire a tier 1 global consulting/...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 8th 2019, 8:52 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

DIFC plan kicks in for all accruals post Jan 1 2020. Anything accrued before will still be the employers responsibility. Service will be frozen at Jan 1 2020 but the final calculation will be based...
Forum: The Sand Pit
May 8th 2019, 6:46 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,276
Posted By shake2000

Re: End of Service Benefit Reform

Based on all the stories of the employer not being able to pay, I think it’s a good move. I have also heard of instances where employers have come up with questionable reasons to terminate employees...
Forum: Middle East
May 3rd 2018, 1:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,360
Posted By shake2000

Re: Questions on first few days in Dubai.

Yes, they are arranging visa approval before my arrival. I was wondering what it's called, I guess it is "visa approval". :)

Thank you for the site, will look around DIFC and see what I find. I...
Forum: Middle East
May 1st 2018, 2:45 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,360
Posted By shake2000

Re: Questions on first few days in Dubai.

Thank you DXBtoDOH.

I might just Uber/cab it the first 2 months as there is no point wasting money on parking at work, it all depends on where they put me up in the first month. I am sure they...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 30th 2018, 6:16 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,360
Posted By shake2000

Questions on first few days in Dubai.

Hi All,

As I firm up the details around my move, wanted to ask some questions and get your opinion on the following:

1. Drivers License - I have a Canadian drivers license which I believe can...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 19th 2018, 8:18 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,155
Posted By shake2000

Re: How to rent?

Thank you Sabi.

I will not be looking for anything until mid to late June so it might not work.

My biggest concern is commute from AR to DIFC, any idea how much time it might take in the...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 19th 2018, 2:16 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,155
Posted By shake2000

Re: How to rent?

Thank you Mustang Sally, appreciate the input.

We plan on officially starting the search when we get there but I ask as we would like to narrow down some options before we get there. For now, the...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 16th 2018, 1:06 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 959
Posted By shake2000

Good Conduct Certificate.

Hello again,

I have not been able to find a straight answer anywhere.

Does anyone know if the Good Conduct certificate or "Criminal Record Check" in Canada, needs to be certified by the UAE...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 15th 2018, 5:09 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,155
Posted By shake2000

Re: How to rent?

Thank you all for your feedback.

So I am struggling on this (researching). Arabian ranches area is the same time/KM from DIFC as DSO and the Villa but is there something I am missing?

I see...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 13th 2018, 12:49 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,155
Posted By shake2000

Re: How to rent?

Thank you all.

To summarize, do your research, don't trust the agent and give them hell! :)

Now DXBtoDOH brings up a good point on location. We're looking for something that is 4 bedrooms and...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 12th 2018, 8:53 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,155
Posted By shake2000

How to rent?

Hi All,

Now that we have made the decision to move, wondering how rentals work in Dubai?

I have been advised my employer will help cover the 1 year upfront rent but I am struggling to...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 12th 2018, 1:18 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,798
Posted By shake2000

Re: To jump or not..!

Have to admit, I had to use the urban dictionary for that.... :confused:
Forum: Middle East
Mar 9th 2018, 2:33 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,798
Posted By shake2000

Re: To jump or not..!

Thank you all for your feedback and apologies for not posting for a week, things got a bit busy in my current job.
I agree with all the pros and cons and having worked in the region (Doha) for 1.5...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 28th 2018, 7:09 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,798
Posted By shake2000

Re: To jump or not..!

ah, my bad, that makes sense.

The main reason for moving to the suburbs is to get into a better public school so you're right.
Forum: Middle East
Feb 28th 2018, 6:35 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,798
Posted By shake2000

Re: To jump or not..!

I think you misread, the base is 50K AED not 26K. :ohmy:

26K, I would definitely not be here wasting everyone's time. :thumbdown:
Forum: Middle East
Feb 28th 2018, 5:34 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,798
Posted By shake2000

Re: To jump or not..!

Agree with your comment on IBK, I do respect the opinion I got.

Oh how I wish I could have the contract governed by Canadian law (excluding tax of course). The organization is one I used to work...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 28th 2018, 5:27 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 4,798
Posted By shake2000

Re: To jump or not..!

Omega7 - Valid comment. The truth is, I would like to move and I am seeking feedback from people on the ground. Am I packed up and sitting at the airport? No. I am certainly not asking for people to...
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