Which events count?
Those listed as employer risk or compensation events in the contract, and events caused by breach of the employer's obligations. We map the events to the clauses.
What records matter?
Requests for information, responses, instruction dates, access dates and meeting minutes arranged by date. Each late response should sit on a timeline.
How should notices be handled?
Give notice promptly in the contract's form. Keep sending updates. See delay compensation claims.
Documents to have ready
- Request for information log
- Drawing issue dates
- Access records
- Payment delay records
- Notices and replies
Send us the documentsA short message and the key papers are enough for a first assessment.
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Can I stop work for late payment?
If the contract or law allows and notices are correct.
Is a delay caused by approvals the employer's risk?
Often yes if approvals are the employer's responsibility under the contract.
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This page is general information based on UAE and Dubai legislation as we understand it at the date of drafting. It is not legal advice. Laws are amended, and the right step depends on your documents and facts. Outcomes are never guaranteed.