Effect on resignation from a free zone company during probation

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Labor ban for resignation from a free zone company

Q: Can an employee resign under probation period from a Freezone Company? If so, is there any ban for moving to a mainland company? Is there any option to avoid labour ban?

Nov 12, 2018

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Avoiding a labour ban upon resignation during probation period

Q: I am in my probation period. My visa is a free-zone visa and my contract is an unlimited contract. The company is giving me additional work which is out of my job description due to the resignation of an old employee. I am really struggling to complete all the responsibilities including mine and that of the ex-employee. Can I resign without getting a labour ban? Do I need to pay them anything?

Oct 9, 2017

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Consequences of resigning while on probation

Q: I am under a limited contract with a DMCC company. The contract has been generated on the 5th of September 2017. Both parties signed on the 19th. The first day of work was the 25th of September. Which date is considered the official date of joining, so I can know if I am still on probation? What do I have to pay to my employer if I resign on probation? What is the compensation? Do I have a risk of getting a ban? Nadine

Mar 19, 2018

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Resignation during the probation period to take another offer

Q: Hi Ahmad, 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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Resigning before completing 6 months to take another offer

Q: Dear Mohammed Beakheet, Hope you are doing great. I'm employed in SAIF Free Zone on an unlimited contract for nearly 5 months with a salary of AED 20,000+. Now I have a job offer from a Dubai mainland company with a better salary. Can I resign from this company and take the new job without attracting any ban (MOL or employment ban)? Or I have to wait until I complete 6 months and then resign to avoid the ban?

May 27, 2019

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Transferring the visa after resigning during the probation period

Q: Dear Sir, I am working in RAK at a company called [------]. I have resigned after 2 months during the probation period and my visa is Free Zone (RAKEZ RAK PROPERTIES FZE). It's been 2 weeks, I resigned and I clearly mentioned in my resignation that my last day will be 31 Dec 19, and I am joining another company immediately. So kindly let me know how I should cancel my visa by myself through the UAE labour, in case they don't cancel it.

Dec 23, 2019

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Consequences of resigning during probation period

Q: I am in a Skill Category 1 corporate role in Dubai, on a 2-year limited contract. My probation period is 6 months. If I want to leave my current role WITHIN the 6-month probation period for another role at a different organization (similar role, but more pay, better/larger organization, better future prospects). What will be the consequences with my current employer's side or from the UAE government? Also, how much notice would I have to give? And is there a possibility of a ban of any sort? My current employer has paid for my relocation from abroad and also all my visa expenses.

Jun 8, 2019

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Consequences of resigning and changing job while still on probation

Q: Hello, Thank you in advance for your support. I am currently working for a private company in Dubai. I am working here for 4 months and I'm still on probation. I have received an offer from another company with better pay and benefits. My question is that what are the legal consequences and whether I will have to pay the employer? Basically, what do I need to keep in mind before I submit my resignation? Regards

Oct 27, 2020

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Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations

The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.

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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations

This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.

Sep 27, 2015

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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).

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