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8 available 8 • View allEffect on resignation from a free zone company during probation
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Q: Hi Sir,
I hope you're doing good.
I'm contacting you through https://legaladviceme.com/.
My Query is: I'm under a probation period of 6 months with a company based in DMCC, JLT, Dubai. I have an offer letter from a company based in Mainland Dubai.
If I resign from my current employer and accept the offer in the mainland, will there be a chance of any ban or penalty?
Thank you.

Apr 28, 2019
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Obligation to pay the visa costs in case of early resignation
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Q: Hello Sir,
I have received an offer letter from a non-profit organisation in Abu Dhabi, UAE working with the UAE government for environment conservation.
They are offering a 12 months limited contract and I will need to reimburse them for visa, medical and medical insurance costs if I resign before the contract expiry, even if I serve a one-month notice.
My questions are:
1. Being a government entity, are they legally permitted to demand/deduct visa, medical and insurance costs from an employee? I know the labour law prohibits it.
2. I am expecting another job offer in 2-3 days time but this organisation wants me to respond to the offer ASAP.
If I accept this offer now (dont submit any ID/ passport documents), can I inform them afterwards that I am not going forward with this offer? Are there any legal implications?

May 8, 2019
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The employer did not confirmed ending or extending the probation period. What to do?
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Q: Hi,
I am working in a Freezone company under Dubai Healthcare City. I joined last July and I haven't received any confirmation from HR whether to end or extend the probation period.
What are the rules for resignation in this situation if I find another offer?
Thanks for your assistance!

Dec 4, 2021
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Do you have to compensate your employer if you resign during probation?
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Q: I have joined a company and got my visa stamped on 3/2/2022.
Now I got a better offer from another company and have asked to join by 1/4/2022.
Will I have to pay my current employer any compensation before leaving?

Mar 5, 2022
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Getting a new offer while working for a company

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Q: Sir,
I am working in the UAE for 2-year years visa and 1 year is complete. I have come to India on vacation already but I will not return to this company.
I have a new offer in the UAE. My old company has not canceled my visa and labor contract.
Please advise me!


Sep 14, 2022
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The possibility to resign before or after the probation period


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Q: Hi,
Can I resign from my job before or after my probationary period?
They hired me from my origin, the Philippines.
If I can resign, can they ban me?
I hope you answer my queries.



Oct 14, 2022
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Do I need to pay my employer any money if I leave job and was on a visit visa?
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Q: I'm working here in the UAE on a visit visa and I want to go back now to my country.
Do I need to pay the money they use on me just to travel here in the UAE?
Please tell me what should I do now.

Jan 27, 2023
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The rights and responsibilities upon resignation during the probation period?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I did not receive a resignation confirmation from my employer. How do I complain?
What are my rights and responsibilities if I resign during my probationary period?
Should I pay for the visa and/or insurance provided to me by my employer?

Jun 6, 2023
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