Q: I found a job in JLT a month ago and now I got a better offer from a Mainland company, which I want to accept their offer. I am still on probation with a 2-year contract, but it clearly mentions that both parties can terminate the contract within the notice period. So not sure if it's a limited or unlimited contract. Didn't inform the employer yet. What will the process look like? Will I be banned? Should I pay a fee?

Q: I'm on a limited contract. I would like to resign from my current job and I have not completed my probation period; I have completed only 3 months. I would like to take up a better offer in another country. Am I liable to pay anything to my employer? Do I need to get a consent signature from my employer to get the visa cancelled? My visa is in Dubai, UAE, a limited contract visa. Regards, Karthik

Q: Sir, I joined a company 1 week ago with a limited contract. Now I can't work with my employer and also I got another job. They also issued a visa. Can I leave my job during the probation period? Any ban or compensation? Please help me.

Q: Hello Rajasree, Thanks for the detailed article. It was really helpful. I just had a small query and would be really grateful if you could clarify. I had an unlimited contract but I left the job within two months because I got a really better opportunity in Dubai itself. The agreement stated that if I left before 12 months, I'll have to pay a penalty. Is it true? (I checked some articles and I found that it isn't)

Q: Hi! I need your suggestion and advice regarding my case. I'm about to file a resignation letter to my current employer. I have had a limited working visa for 2 years. And I have been working for the company for 5 months. I want to file a resignation because they are giving me other responsibilities and they are not mentioned in my said contract. May I know what are the sanctions they will file on me once I file my resignation and also my 1 month notice period?

Q: Dear sir/madam, Why am I forced to do overtime on my off days? If I don't do it, I face disciplinary action.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If I am working more than 8 hours a day without overtime pay or any day off, can I terminate my contract with the employer?

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.

According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.

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).