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8 available 8 • View allGetting a new visa from a new employer without canceling the old, expired one
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Q: Hi,
My friend had been working in a company for 2 years. Now, his visa got expired 1-2 weeks ago and he got an offer from another company.
He wants to join the new company so he is requesting his old company to cancel his visa but the company is delaying.
So is it possible to get a new visa from the new company without cancellation of the old visa as it is already expired?

Feb 5, 2020
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An ex-employer asks for the new visa copy of an employee. What to do?
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Q: Hello Sir,
I was fired on JAN 20 2020 on the second day of arrival from vacation. They gave me 2 months of grace time to use the same visa to look for a job and also to settle my dues.
By April, they canceled my Freezone visa. I didn't get any job till Dec 2020 because the pandemic started, so I stayed and was looking for a job. Almost after a year, I got a job; the whole year I was jobless.
Almost a year and half later, my old Pro is threatening me if I didn't submit my new visa copy, they are going to file an absconding case on me.
I'm totally confused! How it even possible after a year and half they want my visa for some refund or to file a case against me?
Please advise on this!
I'm totally frustrated!

Apr 22, 2021
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The right action to get labour rights and visa cancellation after resignation
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Q: Hi,
I am working in the UAE for the last 1 and a half years, I resigned from my company but they are not giving me my passport back.
I have already completed my notice period but now the old company is asking me about the new company offer letter, visit visa or employment visa.
But the question is how can I get a new visa if they don't cancel my visa?
One more issue is that when I submitted my resignation letter to HR, he asked me to send it to the CEO using Whatsapp.
I sent it on WhatsApp to the CEO and then HR told me it's accepted, so I don't have any proof also if it's accepted or not.
What if I show the new company offer letter can it create a problem for me?
I am stuck now. My passport is with them, final settlement and everything. I need advice on how to solve this issue.
Thanks in advance

Jul 15, 2021
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How to resign immediately to join a new employer?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am working on a mission visa in the UAE. I got another offer from another employer. They require to join immediately. But my current employer does not give a release immediately.
They are saying that 1 month's notice period is required. Is a notice period required for a mission visa?
And if I miss that offer, can I file a case against the current employer?
Please advise!

Nov 17, 2022
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Stuck in MOL cancellation: How to avoid losing a new job offer?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have completed my notice period, and my new employer is asking me to provide the MOL cancellation contract from my current employer.
However, my current employer is stating that they will only provide it after 14 days from my last working day.
I am afraid of losing my new job as the new employer requires me to join as soon as possible. The cancellation process can take up to a month, and this may delay my joining date.
What should I do in this situation?

Feb 26, 2023
236
What to do when employer doesn't cancel contract after notice period?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My visa expires on 3rd, April 2023, and I have already resigned from my job for another offer. My notice period of 30 days is completed, but my employer has not given me any response.
I am asking for my cancellation to join the new company, but my current company is not proceeding with the cancellation process.
What should I do now?

Mar 21, 2023
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Can I switch jobs in Dubai without canceling my work permit due to salary dissatisfaction?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I already have a work permit, but I'm not satisfied with the job salary. Can I apply for another job in Dubai without canceling my work permit?





Jun 26, 2024
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Does the ex-employer need to have your new employer visa information to pay your final salary?

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Q: Does the ex-employer need to have your new employer visa application information before paying the final salary?
The company canceled the old visa, and all documents, including the flight ticket, were submitted. However, the final salary has not yet been received, as the company is asking for new visa application information from the new employer.


Feb 25, 2025
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 234
The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.
Sep 10, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
5 available 5 • View allFederal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
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.
Apr 20, 1980
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Ministerial Decree No. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts 5
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.
Sep 27, 2015
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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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Ministerial Decree No. (766) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for Granting a Permit to a Worker for Employment by a New Employer 3
By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.
Sep 27, 2015
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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