Ref: *****/******
07 July 2020
***** *****
CAPTAIN
(AIRBUS)
Dear ******,
As you are aware, COVID-19 has had a severe impact on the global economy across all
sectors including our industry. Every business has had to re-examine its processes and
resources to match the operational and support requirement in the months ahead.
Following a review of resource requirements across all areas and in line with our business
operations, I regret to inform you that your position is being made redundant.
This means that your employment with the Company will cease by reason of redundancy, with
notice effective 12 th July 2020.
Notice Period Your contractual notice period is 90 calendar days. As part of this process you
will be notified by your line manager whether you are required to work all or part of your notice
period. You will receive your contractual basic salary and fixed allowances applicable to your
grade and position until your last day of service (LDS).
Your LDS will be 10 th October 2020.
There is no right of appeal against this redundancy decision.
Sponsorship and Visa Your Company sponsorship and residence visa will normally be
cancelled from your LDS. Following your visa cancellation there is a 29 day ‘grace period’
during which you may remain in the country, subject to any change in the Immigration laws of
the UAE.
Should you be unable to repatriate due to travel restrictions, your visa will be extended beyond
your LDS.
During the extended period, which will be reviewed regularly, you will be permitted to remain in
your company provided accommodation or you will continue to receive the monthly
accommodation allowance. For the same extended period a discretionary payment equivalent
to 25% of your contractual basic salary will be made to you whilst in the UAE. No other
allowances will be paid.
This discretionary payment will cease at the time of visa cancellation.
Medical Insurance The existing Company provided medical insurance for you and your
registered eligible dependants, will cease on your LDS.
If your visa has been extended beyond the LDS, you will be provided with category E company
medical coverage (including emergency/life threatening cover), for you and your registered
eligible dependants, at a designated hospital for the period of your visa extension and 29 day
grace period only. This will be effective from your LDS. The company will bear the cost of your
premium. The premiums for your registered eligible dependants will be recovered from your end
of service payment.
Final Settlement Option You will receive any outstanding remuneration, the value of your
unused annual leave, and End of Service Benefit or Provident Scheme benefits (as applicable)
as at your LDS. If your visa is extended, your final settlement will not normally be released until
your visa is cancelled. You may however request 50% of your final settlement to be released
following your LDS, subject to the conditions set out in the Termination of Contract of
Employment Policy, in the Dubai Employment Regulations Manual D1-1.
Support We understand you may have questions therefore please refer to the HR Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) which will be available on Group World. Alternatively, you can call the
HR Call Centre on 800 44525 (between 0900 and 1700 Sunday to Thursday) or email
[email protected] .
If you require additional support you can contact our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
on 04 7081200 (available 24/7) or email
[email protected] .
May I take this opportunity to thank you for your service to the Company and wish you well for
your future. [And don't let the doorknob hit you on the way out etc.
]
Yours sincerely,
Abdulaziz Al Ali Executive Vice President – Human Resources
P.O.Box 686. Dubai. United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 708 1111 emirates.com emirates.com