Q: I am in a Skill Category 1 corporate role in Dubai, on a 2-year limited contract. My probation period is 6 months. If I want to leave my current role WITHIN the 6-month probation period for another role at a different organization (similar role, but more pay, better/larger organization, better future prospects). What will be the consequences with my current employer's side or from the UAE government? Also, how much notice would I have to give? And is there a possibility of a ban of any sort? My current employer has paid for my relocation from abroad and also all my visa expenses.

Q: Hi Sir/Madam I have given resignation during my probation period (within three months), and I want to know if I have to pay any compensation to the company.

Q: I am on a limited contract and in the probation period. My UAE offer letter says one thing, and the company contract another, including that where there is any discrepancy, the UAE law will prevail. I want to resign within the probation period, giving as little notice as possible, as I don't trust my employer. I don't care about a ban, but I don't want to be liable for any costs incurred. What is your advice? Thank you.

Q: Hello, I am working in a security company based in Abu Dhabi as a Security Guard since Jan 17, 2020. I have spent the last 3 months here but the company has just paid us a few expenses and the job has not started yet. I paid around 16k AED for this visa. I have a 3 years visa (with limited employment contract) and Emirates ID. I don't have any labor card. 1. Is it a free zone company? how do I know? 2. I want to resign with notice period, is there any ban on me when quitting this job, or would I change my visa to any other free zone or any state of the UAE? Your suggestion and advice will be highly appreciated and helpful to me. Thanks!

Q: I have just joined a company with a limited contract. I signed an MOL, but haven’t done the medical tests. I am currently working and it’s been 15 days. Can I resign during this period or not? What might be the problem that I could face? Will there be any ban?

Q: I want to leave my job. I'm working with an L.L.C. company based in Abu Dhabi since April-2019 (2 months over) and now I want to change my job to another company as the other company is offering good salaries and benefits. Currently, I'm working in a LIMITED TERM EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT with my current employer. So is there a labor ban imposed on me because right now I'm under probation period with my current employer and I don't know my skill category? On my work visa, it is stated that (PROFESSION-ARCHIVE CLERK) and my certificate is not attested. Please clarify my doubt; what my current employer will do against me if I leave him (labour ban, penalty, or anything) on me? Your kind and immediate action in this matter is highly appreciated. Many thanks in advance!

Q: Hello, I'm working in a company & I'm on a probation period. I want to ask if I can also terminate the contract before finishing my probation period. If I can terminate the contract, do I have to serve the notice period or no?

Q: I am working in a clinic in Abu Dhabi only for one month after joining. But I am not happy with that job. Now I am in the probation period on a limited contract. If I resign, what are the complications? Should I pay compensation?

Q: Hi Rajasree, Hope you are doing well. I just got employed with a new company on a limited contract. It's been 4 months now I'm working with them, and I believe I am still in probation period. If I resign within the probation period with a limited contract, do I get banned? What will I do to avoid the ban? Thank you

Q: I want to resign from my job during my probation period due to my mental health issues. I'm on a limited contract for 2 years and I've only been working with this company for 3 months. Will I face an employment ban? Or what are the consequences that I will face? I'm a master's degree holder.

When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.

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