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How can I reduce my 2-month notice period to 1 month for a new opportunity?
Dear Lawyers,
My notice period, as per my contract, is 2 months, but I have received a very good opportunity. I would like to serve a 1-month notice period instead.
What can be done in this regard?
Greetings,
You can specify a one-month notice period and pay one month's basic salary instead of working two months, and you can resign and cancel immediately by paying two months' basic salary.
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Dear questioner,
You can serve a one-month notice period and then provide payment in lieu of the notice period for the month you are not serving.
This compensation is equal to one month's salary, which the employee is required to pay to the employer.
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The best approach is to try to negotiate with your employer. If your employer is willing to accommodate your request, they may allow you to leave after one month instead of the two-month notice period.
Explain that you’ve received a new opportunity and express your interest in leaving sooner. Highlight your commitment to ensuring a smooth transition during the one-month notice period.
Review your contract to see if it contains any clauses regarding early termination or flexibility in the notice period.
If you leave early and the employer does not waive the notice period, they are entitled to claim compensation equivalent to the remaining portion of the notice period (i.e., one month’s salary if you leave early).
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Try to negotiate with your manager. Explain your situation, such as a new job opportunity, and express your desire to leave earlier than the two-month notice period stipulated in your contract.
According to UAE labor law, there is a provision for payment in lieu of the notice period. If the company has such a policy, try to explore it.
If you need further clarification, feel free to ask.
Dear Questioner,
If you want to shorten your notice period to one month instead of the two months stipulated in your contract, you can take the following steps:
- Talk to your employer:
Ask for a meeting with your manager or HR department to discuss the situation. Explain to them why you want to shorten your notice period and explain why the new opportunity is important to you.
- An alternative suggestion:
You could offer to train another employee or provide support during the shortened notice period to ease the transition.
- Waive part of your notice salary:
Some employers may accept a shortened notice period in exchange for waiving part of your salary for the remaining month of your notice period.
- Request written consent:
If your employer agrees to a shortened notice period, make sure to get written consent to avoid any legal or financial problems.
- Research your employment contract:
Check the terms of the contract, as it may contain a clause that allows for negotiation of the notice period with the consent of both parties.
If your employer agrees to a shortened notice period, you can leave the company after one month without any problems.
Dear Questioner,
The party that did not comply with the notice period must pay the other party compensation called notice allowance, even if the lack of notice did not result in harm to the other party.
The compensation shall be equal to the worker’s wage for the entire notice period or the remaining part of it.
You can make a settlement with the employer, documenting that you will compensate him for the remaining month.
Hello,
Under Article 43 of the UAE Labor Law, either party may terminate the employment contract for a legitimate reason by providing written notice, and the agreed-upon notice period must be observed.
While the minimum notice period is 30 days, and the maximum is 90 days, the specific period specified in your contract is two months.
The law allows both parties to agree to reduce or waive this notice period; however, if you are unable to serve the full two months and no agreement is reached with your employer to reduce this, you would be required to compensate for the remaining notice period.
In your case, I recommend formally notifying your employer of your resignation with the full two-month notice as per your contract and fulfilling as much of this period as possible.
Should you leave before completing the full period, you may be liable to compensate your employer for the remaining days. This compensation, known as "notice compensation," would be calculated based on your last received salary.
