Recruitment Delayed start no excuse for denying pay, says Abu Dhabi court UAE’s fixed-term contract mandate leaves employers with few options for changing employment terms iStock.com/johan10 Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 24 June 2025 An Abu Dhabi labour court has ordered a company to pay AED 110,400 (£22,100) in unpaid wages to an employee who had signed a contract but never started work. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Abu Dhabi ruling highlights legal weight of job offers Labour Reforms Abu Dhabi reforms introduce remote work, discrimination protections Remuneration UAE court gives green light to payment of salaries in crypto Regulation UAE businesses face growing fines for failure to recruit local talent