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Can my employer force me to work after my notice period and delay my visa cancellation?
Hello,
My employer is asking me to complete a task even after my resignation (I have already completed my one-month notice) and is threatening not to cancel my visa if I refuse.
It has been five days since my resignation, and I have already booked a flight. Any advice?
If I file a complaint with the Labour Department, how long will the process take?
Hi Client,
Thanks for reaching out!
As per UAE Labour Law, once your one‑month notice period has ended, you are no longer obligated to perform any work for your employer. If the company threatens to delay your visa cancellation or stop your travel, that is a labour‑law violation.
You should file an official complaint with MOHRE immediately (call 800‑60 or through the MOHRE app). Their mediation process usually starts within 3–5 working days, and most cases are resolved within 2–3 weeks.
Please keep all evidence — resignation letter, completed notice emails, and any threatening messages — ready so we can support your complaint filing.
Our office can prepare and submit the complaint and follow up on your visa cancellation within a few days.
Would you like me to schedule a call or start the MOHRE complaint draft for you today?
Dear User,
After the completion of your one-month notice period and the official termination of your employment contract, your employer has no right to require you to perform any additional tasks, especially if you have handed over your duties and fulfilled all your obligations.
The threat to withhold your visa cancellation is illegal, as visa cancellation must be carried out according to official procedures and in compliance with the labor laws of the country.
You can file an official complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regarding this conduct, particularly the threat to withhold your visa cancellation.
The processing time for complaints varies depending on the relevant authority and the complexity of the case, but it generally takes about two weeks to a month for the complaint to be reviewed and a preliminary decision issued.
Until the complaint is resolved, it is advisable to keep all evidence, such as threat messages, emails, or any correspondence between you and your employer.
NOTE: This is a free consultation, and the office does not bear any responsibility for it.
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