Resigned during probation: Do I need to cover employment costs?

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for contacting me regarding this!

In the event of resignation by the worker and termination of the employment contract, the worker is the one who bears the recruitment costs.

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Dear Questioner,

According to the UAE Labor law, there is no obligation for an employee to pay back the cost of recruitment incurred by the landlord if the employee leaves the job during probation.

He is free to leave the job during probation. And the recruitment expenses will be a question only if the employee wants to join another company. In your case, this is not applicable.

If you need further clarification, we will arrange a legal consultation session.

Dear questioner,

To the general practice of law, you are not under the obligation to pay any expenses during the probation period while you are terminating the contract due to leaving the job to return to your home country.

Dear Questioner,

Thanks for your message!

Regarding the above, we would like to inform you that, according to UAE labor law, if an employee resigns during their probationary period, they are not entitled to any end-of-service benefits or compensation.

However, the employer cannot deduct any costs related to the employee's visa or residency from their final settlement.

This includes visa fees, labor card fees, and medical fees. The employer is responsible for these costs and should not pass them on to the employee.

If your employer insists on deducting these fees from your final settlement, you can file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) for further assistance.

Please feel free to contact us via phone or email.

Regards,