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9 available 9 • View allWhat to do if your new employer withdrew the employment offer
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Q: I got an employment offer from one of the construction companies from Dubai after the personal interview. I signed the employment offer which I received through email and sent back.
Now, after 20 days, they withdrew this offer as per their management decision. I am working in Qatar and I already resigned from my job, and next week I have to leave Qatar.
I don't know what to do. Is there any chance to claim it legally?

Mar 3, 2017
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Can an employer take legal action against me if I withdraw from accepted job offer?
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Q: Dear Sir,
I accepted a job offer letter (Only organization offer letter) and sent it by email, but now I don't want to leave my present company. I informed them today (future company) but they replied me...
Quote:
"DEAR FAIZ,
You gave us a word to join our company in date of 30th SEP and this considered as legal contract as it called WORD SAY CONTRACT.
We are disappointed as we reject a lot of candidates because of our commitments with you.
I do not know what to say but I am assigning my legal department for the same.
Thanks"
Can they take legal action against me?

Oct 29, 2017
11964
Can my new employer withdraw the job offer if I go for a short leave to my country?
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Q: Hi,
I was working in the UAE with a construction company and got a new job offer from another company. I signed that offer letter and also cancelled from the old company. The offer letter was signed by both parties.
Now I want to go to my country but the company is saying that there is no need to go as my company visa will be changed here. But I have to go for some personal reasons.
If I go to my country is there any problem for my new job? Can the company withdraw my job offer?
Please tell me any solution of this.

Nov 2, 2017
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Delaying work permit issuance and the responsibility for overstay fines
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Q: I have resigned from “A” after receipt of a job offer from “B”. Then, I kept my family visa on hold and asked "A" to cancel my visa almost 1 week before my last working day.
I submitted my visa cancellation paper along with a singed MOI contract to “B”. Now "B" is not responding well and asks me to stay with “A” because of the present COVID 19 lockdown situation.
After wasting lots of time, B confirmed that they have applied for a work permit, however, I haven’t received any official confirmation from B's HR.
I have checked online on MOHRE website and it shows pre-approval for a work permit. If "B" will not be responding, should I need to worry about my job and visa status?
In case "B" will not be responding, do I need to leave the UAE before my visa expiry date. i.e 30 days after visa cancellation?
If I stay in the country and join "B" someday, who must pay the overstay fine; B or I? If "B" did not recruit me, then do I have the right to take legal action and ask for compensation towards damage?

Mar 29, 2020
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What can I do if a company hired me then changed their mind?
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Q: I am working in a company and their management is the worst. They made an interview in India and called me.
After calling me here, they again made interviews and made me work for 1 month. And now, they're telling me I am not capable of work and they are mentally torturing me.
I have given them 1.5 lack in office in India and here they are not paying me any salary. I am going into depression as I am not getting any solutions.
The only solution coming to my mind is a suicide, I don’t have any other options left. I have taken money in interest and people are daily coming to my house for money.
Please guide me in a proper way on what I can do.

Apr 18, 2023
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How to cancel an unused pre-approval for a work permit without getting banned?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
How to cancel an unused pre-approval for a work permit?
And if it exists without cancellation, can I still apply for a visit visa or not?





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Nov 14, 2023
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What can you do if your employment visa gets rejected after getting a job and resigning from old one?
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Q: Hello,
My son-in-law applied for a job in Abu Dhabi. He got the security clearance and was told by the company to quit his current job.
He even put a down payment for a flat and was ready to book the flights, and then he got an email telling him that his visa didn't go through.
Is this even possible and how true is this?
My son-in-law is Canadian.
Can you please help clarify the situation for us because we are a bit confused?
Thank you,
M.

Feb 26, 2024
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Can my boss refuse to provide me with a contract after signing an offer letter?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can my boss refuse to provide me with a contract after I've already signed an offer letter?



Mar 29, 2024
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I resigned and joined a new company but they terminated me after one month. What can I do?



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Q: Hi,
I joined a new company under the visa of my previous employer from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025, after resigning from my previous company.
My previous employer canceled my visa on February 16, 2025, after I had completed my work with them on November 28, 2024. I have not received my salary for the month I worked with my new employer (from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025).
On January 7, 2025, my new employer terminated my contract, citing that I did not meet their requirements, even though I had worked and performed my duties during the period of my employment.
Despite reaching out repeatedly via email and messages, my new employer has only responded with vague references to dates.




Feb 20, 2025
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1 available 1 • View allUAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know 16
The UAE attracts a large population of expatriates from around the world for business or leisure. It occurs sometimes that those expatriates violate the rules of their visas and incur overstay fines which accumulate the longer they stay beyond their visa's expiry date. This may result in travel restrictions, banning violators from entering the UAE for a certain period or lifetime. The UAE authorities have now announced a two-month scheme for violators to rectify their situations.
Aug 30, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • 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.
Apr 20, 1980
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Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).
Sep 20, 2021
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I am working in a Dubai private company and I have completed six months of the probation period. Now, I have decided to resign due to a physical problem.
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