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9 available 9 • View allCan an employee be charged for resignation during probation period?
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Q: Hi,
I joined a company in Dubai free zone 3 months ago with unlimited contract and a probation period of 6 months. My current situation is that I am not comfortable with my current employer and want to come back to my home country.
I have handled my resignation letter 10 days ago. My visa is still in the process of making and I have not got my passport back yet. The company does not want me to leave and now requires me to pay 30000 AED without giving any explanation.
Could you please let me know if Free Zone Labor Law allows a company to charge employee resigning from work during probation period? What is the process of resignation from here? When should company return my passport?
Regards,
Karolis Griskevicius

May 29, 2017
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Q: I am living in Dubai under my husband sponsorship.
I started a new job two months ago, but this is not the job for me. If I resign during my probation period, is there a possibility of getting a one-year labour ban?
I got very mixed reviews on this and I want to find another employment, but certainly, I do not want a labour ban imposed on me.

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Q: So, I started to work for a hotel company in Dubai and signed the contract on September 9, 2018.
I am on the probation period and I would quit because of many reasons.
The probation period in the contract is 6 months, at which time either party has the right to terminate the contract without following the notice.
My question is, do I need to pay them something?
How can I exit the UAE? With the same e-Visa, I entered on?
Do they ask for medical at the airport in this case?
Thanks all!

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Resignation in the probation period during Corona-virus pandemic
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Q: Hello,
I would like to ask you a few questions regarding my resignation. I started to work as a filing clerk in a company in Dubai from 2nd Nov. 2019.
I am in my probation period now (6 months). I am planning to resign on 2nd April (5 months) so I can serve another 30 days. After 30 days, it will be exactly 6 months. My contract is unlimited.
1. Can I resign without any problem?
2. Because of Coronavirus, I will not most likely work all April. My employer will take it as a paid vacation. Will I also get paid for April (my last month) since I already gave him my resignation?
3. Who is going to pay for visa cancellation?
Thank you!

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Q: Hi,
Will I get a labor ban for resigning during my probation period?
I am under an unlimited contract for a private company in Abu Dhabi. Status amended on 10/01/2021. I passed a resignation on 08/06/2021.
This is my 1st contract with them as my 2nd job in the UAE. My 1st job was in Dubai and I completed 1+ years with them.

Jul 11, 2021
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The consequences of resignation during the probation period

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Q: 1. Is it allowed to resign within two months while an employee is on 6 months probation period?
2. If an employee resigns, would he/she be responsible for all expenses related to visa and medical insurance?


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Q: If I am on an unlimited contract, can my employer ban me if I leave the job within my probation period?
The employment visa they have provided me is for the Manager position and I am an Engineer by profession.
Please help to advise Sir.
Thank you so much in advance for your help.

Oct 26, 2021
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The possibility to resign and find another job without leaving the country
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am a British National who has spent 90 days on a Tourist Visa (30 days extended) in Abu Dhabi. At the end of my 90 days, I was offered a working position and began at a new place of employment. I now have a working visa and Emirates ID.
However, I am finding the workplace challenging and wonder if I decided to terminate my work contract (within employer guidelines and within probation periods) - what does this mean for me and my residency here?
Do I have to leave the country and return again on a Tourist Visa? Do I have a grace period to find alternative work? Are there any financial penalties?
I'd be grateful for some advice!

May 24, 2022
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I'm a nurse and since I started the job I have had to cover on-call duties. Can I refuse?


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Q: Hi,
I'm a nurse in one of the private hospitals in Dubai.
Since I started the job I have had to cover on-call duties.
Can I refuse?
Or they can force me?



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