Q: I have completed 11 months as a general accountant in Dubai. I had to leave for family matters. I couldn't get back back to Dubai… A: Call your director and explain your circumstances to him and reach an amicable agreement. He can file an escape report against you and cancel your visa…

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Banning an employee after exceeding vacation period in home country

I have completed 11 months as a general accountant in Dubai.

During the last month of my first year, I had to leave for family matters. After leaving, I couldn't get back to Dubai due to family problems and the international pandemic COVID-19. My boss shouted and informed me that he will ban my visa permanently.

Is this possible?

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Mohamed Bakheet

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22 Mar 2020, 05:40

Is air traffic suspend in your country? and what date were you supposed to return?

22 Mar 2020, 08:31

Yes. Maybe after July.

22 Mar 2020, 08:36

Call your director and explain your circumstances to him and reach an amicable agreement even if you consider yourself on vacation without pay.

22 Mar 2020, 08:54

He is not able to understand my circumstances. He knows only money. Also, will he ban me?

What will he make?

22 Mar 2020, 09:22

He can file an escape report against you and cancel your visa.

22 Mar 2020, 09:29

Will the ban be permanent or not?

22 Mar 2020, 09:35

Forever, because there will be an escape report.

Don't forget that!

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Raluca Gatina

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23 Mar 2020, 08:44

Dear questioner,

Please clarify when you started your leave and how many days have been approved by your employer?

Having family issues is not an excuse, but the global situation with COVID-19 and the ban imposed in some countries matter, because you cannot enter the UAE - but this measure was imposed just last week.

In case you suppose to return to the UAE before the ban imposed in your home country and the UAE, then he has the right to file an absconding case against you if you were not in touch with him for more than 14 days.

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Raluca Gatina

23 Mar 2020, 09:18

One month was orally approved, but 1.5 months passed till now.

Please inform me regarding further action taken by the UAE Government after filing the absconding case.

23 Mar 2020, 09:23

Dear questioner,

If the employer will file an absconding case against you, there will be a travel ban restriction on your name, and you cannot enter the UAE because you will be caught in the airport.

I advise you to apologize to your employer and try to reach a settlement with him to cancel your visa through the normal process.

Best Regards,

Raluca Gatina

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