Question: I have a business with 20 employees and, while everyone has a proper employment contract that is lodged with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, we have separate agreements about commissions and other benefits.
These vary but some have been in place for a long time and include benefits we no longer want to provide as they are too expensive. As these letters are not part of the official contracts, can we give notice to employees that they will no longer apply? TB, Dubai
Answer: Sarah Brooks, managing director of Fikrah HR, advises small businesses on best HR practices. She says: “Side agreements can still be treated as contractual if they are in writing and have been c
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