Getting released from a company while the contract states 60 days' notice period

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Paying compensation in lieu of the notice period of an unlimited contract

Q: I am an auditor employed by my current employer on an employment contract of unlimited duration. I have completed 3 years and 10 months of employment. Recently, I received a job offer from another company and I am eager to take it up. I resigned from the employment with my current employer and served them a notice period of 30 days and agreed to pay in lieu of another 30 days as my employment contract states 60 days' notice period if any of the parties intends to terminate it. My current employer accepted my resignation but has asked me to comply with the 60-day notice period mentioned in my employment contract. Can my current employer restrain me from leaving the employment prior to the completion of 60 days notice period?

Jun 1, 2021

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How to reduce the 3-month notice period to one month upon resignation

Q: Hi Sir/Madam. I am working in a construction company. I gave a resignation letter to my company for one month notice. But in my agreement (should either party desire to terminate the renewal contract, such party shall notify the other party of such desire within 3 months prior to the date of termination. Such period shall be similar for both parties. Both parties have agreed that the termination wage to be paid by the terminating party to the other party shall be equivalent to the value of the worker total wage in 3 months. Such wage shall be similar for both parties. But my present company informed me that I am not allowed to go now. I'm allowed to go only after the completion of 90 days. Please can you give some suggestions on how can I be released from my current company?

Feb 18, 2021

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The possibility to reduce notice period and pay compensation in lieu of notice

Q: Dear Khubaib, I am an employee working in a private firm with an unlimited contract. I have resigned and my contract determines 60 days as a notice, however, I want to serve only 30 days due to other issues. The company forces me to serve full 60 days. Can I use "compensation in lieu of notice" and pay for the 30 days notice or can the company (if they want) still request a one-year ban on me? Regards,

Oct 7, 2020

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Can I request the reduction of notice period in case of resignation?

Q: Hi Sir/Madam, I work for a private firm in Dubai and now I got an opportunity and I want to resign. As the new job is outside the country, I am requesting my company for 2 weeks' notice and I agree to pay compensation. But the department head is forcing me for a 1-month notice. I need your expertise advice on this, please.

Oct 3, 2021

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When to leave work after submitting a notice of non-renewal of an unlimited contract?

Q: My contract is an unlimited contract. I have been working for the company for 8 years till this coming December 23, 2021. I have just passed my notice through email last November 20, 2021. I am not seeking to renew my contract anymore. My visa will expire on January 29, 2022. Since I have passed my notice last November 20, 2021, can I stop working with them on December 20, 2021?

Dec 4, 2021

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How to resign for changing jobs without serving the entire notice period?

Q: I am in an unlimited contract. My visa expires in December 2022. But I do not wish to continue with my current employer. Do I need to serve a notice period of 60 days? How can I switch jobs without any hassle?

Nov 21, 2022

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Can I serve one month out of three months notice period to take another offer?

Q: Hi, Good Day I would like to inquire regarding my case. Currently, I have a limited contract with 3 months notice period. My first contract started in November 2020 and ended in 2022. I recently (December 2022) renewed my limited contract after finishing my first contract with the same company. Now I got an offer from another company with a 50% hike in salary and the new company can hire me only if I join within a month's time. My present company is having 3 months notice period. I am willing to serve 1 month's notice period and ready to compensate for the remaining two months. My current employer is not accepting this and asking me to serve 3 months. Is there any option that I can move out after serving one month's notice period and without getting a labor ban? Kindly advise.

Jan 31, 2023

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Recent Amendments to the UAE Labour Regulations

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Provisions of Limited and Unlimited Labour Contracts in the UAE Labour Law

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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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024

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The New Law of E-commerce in the UAE

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Laws & Regulations

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Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations

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.

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Ministerial Decree No. (766) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for Granting a Permit to a Worker for Employment by a New Employer

By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.

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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations

This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.

Sep 27, 2015

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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations

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).

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Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as the "New E-commerce Law", govern E-commerce regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New E-commerce Law repeals the previous UAE E-commerce Law (Federal Law No. (1) of 2006 Concerning Electronic Transactions & Commerce).

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Cabinet Resolution No. (28) of 2023 on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services

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Hello, Good afternoon! My friend works as a cleaner for a cleaning company and she now wants to resign with a 30-day notice. However, she has not completed the two-year contract and has only served for 16 months. Additionally, she has not taken any vacation leave. The sad part is that when she signed the offer letter, she did not receive a copy of it and only signed it. I would be very grateful if you could let me know if she would have to pay or if her boss has the right to not accept the resignation if the notice period mentioned in the offer letter is more than a month. Her boss has not provided her with any kind of proof that she can use in the future if anything happens.

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