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Q: Dear Mohammed Beakheet,
Hope you are doing great.
I'm employed in SAIF Free Zone on an unlimited contract for nearly 5 months with a salary of AED 20,000+.
Now I have a job offer from a Dubai mainland company with a better salary.
Can I resign from this company and take the new job without attracting any ban (MOL or employment ban)?
Or I have to wait until I complete 6 months and then resign to avoid the ban?

May 27, 2019
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Transferring the visa after resigning during the probation period
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Q: Dear Sir,
I am working in RAK at a company called [------]. I have resigned after 2 months during the probation period and my visa is Free Zone (RAKEZ RAK PROPERTIES FZE).
It's been 2 weeks, I resigned and I clearly mentioned in my resignation that my last day will be 31 Dec 19, and I am joining another company immediately.
So kindly let me know how I should cancel my visa by myself through the UAE labour, in case they don't cancel it.

Dec 23, 2019
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Can I resign during probation to take another job offer?
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Q: Hi,
I would like to inquire if it is possible to leave my current job and join a new company, yet my visa is limited and I only work for 3 months now.
Do I need to pay a certain amount to my current employer and cancel my residence visa? What are the pros and cons of this matter?
Thanks

Jan 17, 2021
778
Terminating an unlimited contract by an employee due to having a better offer
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Q: Hi,
I am nearly 6 months resident (6 days more) based on a visa issued in my current company.
I decided to resign immediately due to having a better offer. Are they going to ban me?
Considering I had given an unlimited contract, I am working in a Non-FZ Ajman location, do I need to pay for the visa they provided me?
Is there any chance they can agree to my resignation?
Great advice is highly appreciated!

Mar 30, 2021
322
Can you resign in probation period to take a better offer?

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Q: I am leaving in probation period to work for another employer. I have received a much better offer and want to change companies/employment.


Oct 17, 2019
409
Returning to the UAE to find another job if the previous employer did not cancel the visa

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I have returned to the UK as I resigned in my 6 month probation period due to my parents' health. I still have a valid residency visa in the UAE as my workplace has not canceled it yet.
If it was not canceled yet, can I return to the UAE and find another job?
Is that possible even if on a holiday visa? Or would it be wise to start another job with another visa in say 3 months' time or even 6 months going through the visa process again?
I didn't abscond. I followed through with the finishing process exactly as required where my workplace was concerned.


Dec 21, 2021
770
Do you have to compensate your employer if you resign during probation?
0
Q: I have joined a company and got my visa stamped on 3/2/2022.
Now I got a better offer from another company and have asked to join by 1/4/2022.
Will I have to pay my current employer any compensation before leaving?

Mar 5, 2022
352
How can I terminate my labor contract and cancel my visa to take another offer?
3
Q: My resident visa is not cancelled because I did not finish my contract.
I have an offer letter in the company. Is it possible I can do the cancelation of my visa?

Jul 22, 2022
178
Resignation refused. How to join a new employer?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Currently, I have been working at a private hospital for the past month. I recently received a job offer letter from a government hospital. Consequently, I submitted my resignation letter, effective immediately.
However, they are not accepting my resignation and have threatened to file a case against me for absconding if I don't report for duty.
I attempted to contact the HR department, but unfortunately, the HR representative is on leave, and no one else is addressing my situation.
I would appreciate your assistance and advice in this matter.


Dec 9, 2023
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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.
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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.
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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).
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