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Consequences of rejecting job offer and accepting another offer
I had a job offer from company A in the UAE & I had accepted it & they had sent me a visit visa issued by some travel agency.
I haven't yet entered the UAE & still in India. Now, I have a 2nd offer from company B from a free zone in the UAE & I want to accept this offer.
What will be consequences if I accept the 2nd job offer of Company B?
Can company A can take any action like a ban on entry or employment?
How can the employer B get a visa for me?
Kindly guide me what steps are needed to be taken care of.
Your urgent reply is highly appreciated.
Thank you
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Thank you for getting in touch with me on this.
I understand you never signed a labour contract or even an official work permit was never issued to you.
The company issued a visit visa which is not legal under the UAE Labour Law as no person can work in the UAE under a visit visa.
Considering that there was no legal employee-employer relationship established between parties, you can refuse to go ahead with company A without any legal consequences.
You can continue to accept the job offer from Company B and work towards it.
I trust you will find this helpful.
Regards,
Hari Wadhwana
