Salary in Job offer

Last activity 28 April 2021 by XTang

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Samir__ReghaiaMember27 July 2020 20:19:33

Hi everyone.

I would like your advice.
I was proposed a job in the UAE and I received the job offer (contract).
Initially, we have negotiated a total salary and it was not question of any additional allowances.
Now, in the contract the salary is divided in basic salary and housing allowance. The total amount is the one negotiated initially, but the basic salary is around 57% of the total.
I get a bit surprised because initially they were clear on the fact that the salary offered covers everything and no allowance system is used.

What is the benefit for the employer to write the salary like that now?
Would I loose something in that or is it the same for me?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers.

Samir__ReghaiaMember28 July 2020 08:01:47

Hi all;

Anybody to help on this topic?

Regards.

PriscillaViP28 July 2020 19:12:57

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Hi Samir__Reghaia,

I invite you to go through the existing threads in the Working in Dubai section, you may find some valuable information when reading our members' testimonies.

Please be a little more patient, i'm sure you will receive some help from our members.

Thanks,

Priscill
Expat.com Team

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert01 August 2020 12:19:36

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As I mentioned in the reply to your private message, the only impact of salary is on your end of service benefits / indemnity. Also in labor disputes.

shanafashyaanaSerial expat17 August 2020 09:32:13

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It's a common practice here. Your salary will be decided in to basic, HRA and other allowance. It's not an odd case. But keep in mind, your benefits and all will be calculated only on the basic. Needless to say, it's hard to find a different offer without the division of total package.

xxwnsoqiMember31 August 2020 09:13:55

I want to start a production of galvanized buckets. What is the minimum wage for a manufacturing worker?

Guest823472803Guest28 April 2021 08:04:26

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XTang wrote:
As I mentioned in the reply to your private message, the only impact of salary is on your end of service benefits / indemnity. Also in labor disputes.

Is the end of service bonus applicable to all jobs? I am a Consultant Physician. I didn't see it in my contract. What else is it called? TIA

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert28 April 2021 12:11:15

11755

It is end of service benefits, not bonus. And it is applicable to all jobs that are covered under the labor law.

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