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8 available 8 • View allCompensation for terminating a limited contract by the employee
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Q: Sir/Madam,
I have worked for more than 6 years in JAFZA and now I want to resign from this company.
As per JAFZA, when we resign from the company the employee would have to pay 45 days salary to the employer.
I have a 30 days notice period with my employer.
Thank you and looking forward to your valuable advice in this regard.

Aug 26, 2019
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Termination of limited term contracts by the employee and its effects
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Q: Dear Madam,
I am a doctor, working on a limited contract in a private hospital. I finished one contract of 2 years + one more year. I am planning to terminate the next contract in the middle.
In the contract, it is mentioned 3 months notice period with 3 months full pay compensation for either party. I understand, as per the UAE labour law, only half of 3 months notice period with 45 days compensation.
Please clarify & advise.
Thank you,
With regards
Dr N.

May 20, 2019
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Resignation during probation and possibility of a labour ban
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Q: I'm on a limited contract.
I would like to resign from my current job and I have not completed my probation period; I have completed only 3 months.
I would like to take up a better offer in another country. Am I liable to pay anything to my employer?
Do I need to get a consent signature from my employer to get the visa cancelled?
My visa is in Dubai, UAE, a limited contract visa.
Regards,
Karthik

Nov 20, 2018
1853
Terminating a limited labour contract by the employee
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Q: Hi Mam,
I had terminated my 2-year limited contract with properly giving a notice of one month and serving the notice period to the best of my abilities.
My employer has still not paid my 2 months salaries and now has blocked my number. I have filed a complaint with the labour and they are contacting him over the phone but to no avail.
I have been given an appointment at Tawafouq centre now. Please advise on the procedure.

Jan 19, 2020
301
The consequences of resignation in limited term contracts 
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Q: I have resigned under a limited 3-year contract after completing 2.6 years in DSO Free zone. I have already completed my 1 month notice period. My company is not providing me EOS papers.
HR is calling me and threatening that I need to pay a huge compensation saying that one of the projects lost because I have left the company (I have checked with the customer and they told me that it is not correct information).
I contacted the Free Zone authority and asked for the court referral papers. I have already informed them that I accept paying 45 days' basic salary for breaking the limited contract. They say that if I didn't pay that in cash, they will put a personal case on me.
Kindly suggest if going to DXB courts is a good option for me or not.
Also, what is the number of times I should send emails to my company stating that I can extend my stay after the notice period if they can provide me with EOS papers? (they don't want to provide that and only want me to continue working after the notice period).

Jan 22, 2020
585
The penalty applied when resigning before the expiry date of a limited contract
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Q: Dear Sir,
I am working with Jafza company as a product development manager under a limited contract.
Today, I am giving my 30 day-notice period against my contract. My contract will end by July 2021. I heard that I need to pay 45 days' salary to the company because of contract breaching.
I would like to know:
1) If I am giving an advance 30-day notice period, then why should I pay 45 days' salary to the company?
2) Currently, am I not doing my job as per Jafza attested contract?
3) After a year, the company changed my job profile without any amendment in Jafza attested contract?
I look forward to your valuable feedback.
Best Regards,
S.D

Sep 27, 2020
1337
Termination of a limited contract by an employee during the probation period
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Q: Dear Mam,
My contract is limited. I am on probation period now. Now I want to resign.
Do I have to pay money to the employer? If so, how much?
Is it from total salary or basic salary? Can you please clarify?
Thanks!

May 4, 2021
397
Can I resign during my probation period in a limited contract?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am on probation period in a limited contract.
Can I resign during my probation?
Or what will be the suitable time to resign?



Apr 18, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
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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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I have 3 hotel apartments with a Dubai developer which I have paid fully. They were supposed to deliver in December 2019, they guaranteed a 10% ROI amount [return on the investment] paid for the properties.
May 2021 is fast approaching when I would be due for ROI payment from the developer, however, they are now asking for VAT payment with immense trickery calls... etc., and now stating they will not pay any benefits (ROI) unless the VAT payment is made.
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Terminating an employee due to taking a leave without approval 0
My leave got rejected, but I am still on my leave starting December 15 to 22, 2019. The HR sent me an email containing termination notice for being absent for 7 consecutive days.
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Dec 24, 2019
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The commencement date of the limited labour contract 0
Good day Ahmed,
Offer letter Contract signed between me and the company (Joining date of work): 24/6/2018.
MOL Contract was signed: 17/7/2018 (Which says I entered country 26/7/2018 valid 2 years limited contract until 25/07/2020.
Last day in the company: 7/7/2019.
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Since when will the court calculate?
Thanking you!
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If I resign from my work and the visa of my family is under my sponsorship, do I need to cancel them before leaving the UAE?
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