Getting a labor ban for resigning during the probation period

Dear Maam,

What if the employer does not agree with the resignation? Does it mean there is no mutual consent?

Do I have to obtain their consent first before rendering my notice period?

I already submitted my resignation on 08/07/21 and they did not agree. They said that I am not allowed to leave until they find a replacement and I finish training the replacement.

It is just right that I am now rendering my 1 month notice and my last day working will be on 08/08/21?

Thank you!

Dear questioner,

I am quoting Article 129 of UAE labor law for your easy reference.

"A non-National, who notifies the employer of his desire to terminate his indefinite term contract but abandons his work before the expiry of the statutory period of notice, may not, even with the employer's consent, take up other employment until the lapse of one year from the date on which he abandons his work. No other employer may knowingly recruit such worker or keep him in his service before the lapse of such period."

The above can be interpreted as if an ex-pat employee under indefinite term serves the required notice period, he may take up another employment.

Further, as I mentioned above if you are fulfilling the skill level and salary criteria in the new employment, the ban may not be applicable.