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Resignation during the probation period and compensation in limited contracts
Hi,
I would like to resign from the company where I had worked for almost 3 months. I am still under the 6-month probation period.
I gave a 1-month notice in my resignation letter. My contract is limited. Would the employer ask for any compensation and issue an immigration ban?
Thank you!
Dear questioner,
Thank you for your query. A limited contract can only be legally terminated in three ways: If the term of the contract expires and is not renewed, if the employee and the employer mutually agree to end it, or if the worker commits any of the violations mentioned under Article 120 of the Labour Law.
Since you terminated your limited-term contract before the expiry of the term but during the probation period, you will not be liable under the UAE Labour Law to pay the employer early termination compensation. However, the employer would have the right to impose a labour ban for a period of one year.
If you require assistance removing the labour ban, please contact me via email.
