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Forcing an employee to serve 6 months notice period
I have been working in Dubai as a manager in the facilities management industry for the last 16 years. Now I got a government job in the UAE and I submitted my resignation with one month notice period.
My employer refused to accept my resignation and asked me to provide 6 months notice period. My residence visa will expire 65 days from the date of my resignation.
I convinced my new employer to wait until my visa expiry. My current employer threatens me that he will file a case against me to delay my cancelation to stop joining a new company.
Kindly advise what I can do in this situation!
Dear questioner,
The notice period mentioned in your Labor Contract is what must be served.
The employer cannot force you to serve more than what is mentioned on the Labor Contract.
You can call us to discuss this further.
Regards,
Dear questioner,
Pursuant to the query, you have to serve the notice period mentioned in the contract. If you are facing any problem with the employer, you can file a complaint at the MOHRE.
Further, we need to know your matter in detail to give you proper advice. Kindly contact us via phone.
Thank You!
Hello,
As per your query, please note that there can not be 6 months notice period. It seems that the employer is actually delaying the payment for your EOSB.
You may complain to the labor or you may primarily go for settlement with your company.
Please contact us via phone or email for further information.
