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Q: Hello,
Which date is considered the official start date for employees in a company: is it the date stamped by MOHRE on the contract, or the date the residence visa is issued?
Additionally, which date should we use to begin calculating the end-of-service benefits?
Is it mandatory to provide written notice of termination for employees after their contract ends, especially if the company does not intend to renew the contract?
Thank you for your assistance!





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Determining the commencement date to consider for EOSB and leave salaries calculation
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Q: Dear Ms. Rajasree,
I am working in a private company in Dubai under unlimited contract. I need some clarification related to the calculation of leave salary and the EOSB.
My labour contract was initiated on 02/07/2020 but the company called me for the work on 01/09/2020. I was unemployed for two months. Now, the company terminated me on 01/07/2021 with one month notice ending on 31/07/2021 due to a poor business situation.
Now my question is, which date do I have to consider for the EOSB and the leave salaries calculation?
My company says that all calculations will start from the date of joining.
Kindly I request you to clarify in this regard.
Best Regards,
Mohamed

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Q: Hello,
I joined a company in March and worked for one month on a visit visa. Later I exited the UAE and came back on April by employment permit. My visa was processed in the month of June and the date of residence visa as stamped is June 18.
I want to know, which period will be calculated for my probation confirmation? Will it be April or June or March itself?
Moreover, if I am to resign now, will I face an employment ban? I am ready to serve the notice period for 45 days but will I get paid for the same period? If the company is relieving me of my notice period by reducing days, do I have to pay money to the company?
Please suggest me a solution as I'm looking for a job change.
Thank you

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