Q: I submitted my resignation. The notice period is 3 months when either party terminates the contract. I am still in the probation period, does this notice still applies? A: You would be required to serve a notice period and would also need to pay some compensation (if you have a limited contract)…

Good morning! Yes, you are still on the probation period. If you plan to resign early, you would be required to serve a notice period and would also need to pay some compensation (if you have a limited contract) as per Article 116 of Labour Law, provided that the amount of compensation does not exceed the wage of half a month for the period of three months (approximately 45 days), or for the remaining period of the contract, whichever is shorter. However, it is advisable to review your labour contract before deciding on early resignation to be fully aware of the liabilities you would incur.

What is the notice period in case of resignation during probation?

Questions & Answers

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Notice period for resignation during probation

Q: Hi, I am working in Dubai under an unlimited contract. As per the labour contract, the probation period is 6 months and I resigned from the company in Jan. The notice period is 3 months from both parties but I am not sure if resigning during the probation requires this notice period of 3 months. Please advise if they have any right to hold my salary in case I resign and leave the company.

Mar 31, 2019

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Required notice period for resignation during probation

Q: I am on my probation period and I want to resign. But the company I work for won't let me resign without giving 3 months notice period. Do I have a notice period while on probation?

Jun 2, 2019

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Serving a notice upon resignation during the probation period

Q: Is an employee, if resigned, required to serve a notice while on probation? Kindly clarify!

Nov 2, 2021

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Notice period and other obligation in case of resigning before the end of probation?

Q: Hi Sir, Is it possible to resign before the probation period ends? How many days are to be served as a notice period? Which article in the labor law mentioned all these queries? Kindly advise

Nov 7, 2021

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Does the employer have to accept the resignation to start the notice period?

Q: Sir/Ma'am, I sent my resignation through email but they rejected it and also told me that I face legal consequences. I am on probation period. Does my employer have to accept the resignation to start the notice period? What should I do? Will I serve my notice period?

Nov 21, 2022

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Is it possible to quit a job before completing six months?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I work as a stockbroker at a company, but I want to quit because it is not a good job. I have been working there for over four months. If I ask to leave, the company demands 5000 AED and insists that I complete six months before they agree to my resignation, otherwise, they will ask for the money. What should I do?

Mar 29, 2023

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Do I have to pay my employer for the remaining notice period upon resignation?

Q: Hello, I hope I get the answer. I emailed my company a resignation letter during my probation period. As per my contract, my notice period is three months. However, due to depression, I only served one month. In June, I had absences from work and they told me to stop working and sign the cancellation papers. They said that I need to pay them for the remaining 42 days of my notice period. Do I really need to pay them for those remaining days? Thank you!

Jul 5, 2023

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When does a notice period end after resignation?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I resigned from my current company on October 5, knowing that my notice period is one month. When will my notice period end?

Oct 16, 2023

Resignation during probation: Is serving a notice period required?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently on probation in a limited contract in Abu Dhabi. It has not even been a month since I joined. I do not wish to continue with the company and intend to resign. Do I need to serve a notice period? Will the employer sue me for not serving notice? Do I need to pay for my visa charges? The employer is threatening me that they won't cancel the visa and will impose a work permit ban for one year.

Mar 28, 2024

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