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4 available 4 • View allIs the visa cancellation possible before completing the notice period? 
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Q: I am currently resigning from my job with 30 days' notice.
My new employer is asking me to push my current employer to cancel my visa so they can begin the process of my new visa, but do they have to wait until my last working day?

Jun 5, 2018
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Repercussions of leaving work before the notice period ends
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Q: Dear Sir,
I am working as a general electrical engineer under an unlimited contract with 3 months notice period.
My visa is going to expire on the 04th of March 2019 and I don't want to renew as I got a good offer from some other company.
Do I still need to serve three months or is there any legal way to come out?
Also, please confirm how much maximum time my company can hold me without renewing my visa.

Feb 12, 2019
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The procedure of ending a limited employment contract and notice period
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Q: Good day
I would like to know what's the law when I am cancelling my limited contract which is already 1 and a half year completed.
Is there any notice period?

Feb 12, 2019
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What to do if your employer refuses to cancel your employment visa? 
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Q: Hello Mam,
I just want to seek help. I am working in a company for almost 5 years now and decided to join another company.
I have already served my notice period and now when I ask them about my cancellation, they started to ignore me.
Now I cannot join the new company because my previous company is holding my cancellation. Kindly advise what is the best thing to do?

Apr 5, 2019
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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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View allThe consequences of staying in the UAE after the end of the grace period 0
I am in my grace period after my residence visa cancellation. Is overstaying after the grace period illegal?
If I stay paying fine till my new visa gets finalized, how will it affect me? Will I face any ban?
Please advise!
Thanks!
Dec 26, 2022
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Can the tenant avoid paying early exit penalty for rent after losing job? 0
We have an existing tenancy contract in Sharjah, but due to unfortunate circumstances of this pandemic, my wife and I lost our jobs.
We already paid until December. Is there a current law where we can avoid paying the penalty of 2 months if we will end the contract earlier?
Oct 21, 2020
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Travelling to GCC countries while have an unpaid loan in the UAE 0
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Can I have your Whatsapp number? I have an urgent question, please.
Jan 13, 2020
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Getting a new employment visa while a cheque bounce case is being processed 0
Hi All,
I have an existing criminal "cheque bounce" case under my name for dishonoring loan payments. I'm also a victim of unpaid salaries and gratuity from the previous employer.
However, I have reached a stalemate in negotiating with the bank as they are not interested in accepting the money I could offer in the interim despite having a clear understanding of my predicament.
Finally, I have an offer from a company after all these months and I'm anticipating to accept this offer but I'm yet to resolve the criminal case!
Since the bank is not willing to negotiate, I've planned to pay the criminal case removal fee or fine to the Dubai Police. I know that the bank would immediately proceed with a civil case should that happen.
My question is how long does it take to file a civil case? And can they initiate a travel ban without appeal while filing the civil case in court?
Will it affect my capacity to get a new employment visa stamped and work in the UAE while the civil case is active?
Jan 6, 2020
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Obtaining a part-time job while being employed on a full-time basis 0
I currently work in Dubai but I need an extra income from a part-time job.
Can I obtain the part-time job and still do my current job properly?
Is there an approval I need to get?
Jan 2, 2020
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