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Resignation during probation period to take another offer
I have recently come to the UAE on a work permit. My employment visa falls under 4\5 category with an unlimited term.
I was working with the current company last 4 months. Now, I got a new job with a better position and salary. I want to resign from my current job.
Will there be any BAN imposed?
The new offered job requires an attested diploma certificate. I believe I fall in the 2/3 category.
Dear Questioner,
Pursuant to your question (as I understand it), it may be advised that since you are working under an unlimited period of the contract, you may terminate your employment contract on a prior notice of 30 days.
It may be noted that you may leave the employment on a prior notice of 30 days only and that you do not have to pay any compensation to your employer.
Further to this, your current employer may impose a ban on you for failing to complete one year of employment.
However, such a ban may not restrict you from taking up employment with a free zone entity. It would be prudent to seek confirmation on the ban with the Ministry of Labour.
Workers who are under category 4 and 5 are not included in the new ban rule. In case category 4 or 5 labours have not completed the contract with their companies are exempted from this rule and may face a ban up to one year.
You can get in touch with me on email or to call or WhatsApp for further assistance and clarification.
Regards
