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Rules governing the notice period upon termination of employment
Dear Sir,
I would like to know more about the notice period to terminate a person in Ajman Free Zone and how to implement it.
My friend got a notice period upon termination without a specific time mentioned in the letter. Instead, it mentioned, "as extended up to handover".
Is this valid as can it be extended for more than the agreed terms, which is 1 month from the termination or resignation as per the labour agreement?
Please advise. My friend is working at this company as a manager for the last 5 years, and the contract is unlimited. Salary is AED 30K.
By default, it is thirty days unless it is mentioned for a longer period (as per the contract).
Yes, the parties can agree on a longer notice period duly mentioned in the contract but can never reduce it to less than 30 days.
The employer has the choice to reduce the notice period or waive it but he has to pay for it. An employee CANNOT be forced to work beyond the notice period.
If his termination is without reason, he can file a case for arbitrary dismissal and claim 3 months compensation.
