Domestic worker contracts can be terminated for breach under UAE law

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 Concerning Domestic Workers, employers may terminate a domestic worker's employment contract before expiry if the worker breaches obligations such as failing to perform agreed duties with necessary care or violating other requirements under Article 12. Employers must follow specific procedures: document performance concerns, review the employment contract, and settle all outstanding wages and entitlements. If the employer terminates for reasons not attributable to the worker, the employer must provide a return ticket to the worker's home country and pay any other outstanding dues. Disputes between employers and domestic workers may be referred to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) for resolution.