Possibility of changing job in probation without a labour ban

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for writing to me.

Unfortunately, you have not mentioned the nature of your employment contract. If it is limited, you will have to compensate the employer by paying a salary equivalent to 45 days.

Further, you will not be subject to a labour ban as per the Cabinet Resolution No. 25 of 2010 regarding internal work permit at the Ministry of Labour which states:

1) In order to remove the ban, an employee must prove qualifications by presenting a duly attested educational certificate as mentioned herein:

(i) If an employee holds a university degree (master) and earns a minimum of AED 12,000 per month;

(ii) If an employee holds a diploma (post-secondary) and earns a minimum of AED 7,000 per month; and

(iii) If an employee has passed high school and earns a minimum of AED 5,000 per month.

2) The contract is terminated due to the employer’s violation of legal and labour obligations towards the worker, or in case the worker has no role in terminating the working relationship.

3) The employee is transferred to another company the employer owns or has shares in.

Therefore, any worker who falls under any of the above-mentioned categories is exempted from the six-month ban.

Hope the explanation gives clarity to your situation.

Thank you.

Regards,

Rajasree Ravivarma