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7 available 7 • View allIs it legal for the employer to terminate the employee and ask him for compensation?
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Q: My company terminated me but asked me to pay 3000 before they terminate my visa.
I had an unlimited contract with them. 3 years visa and I have made more than 2 years now with the company.
What should I do to get my passport and cancel my visa so that I can get another job?

Feb 2, 2021
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Refusing to pay the EOSB to an employee before cancellation of visa


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Q: My former company terminated my employment due to a lack of work and they are refusing to release my final payment until my visa is cancelled.
Don't they have to pay me then I cancel the visa?



Jul 3, 2019
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Absconding case by the employer after termination
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Q: Dear Madam
Reputed con company terminated me giving a 1-month notice period. After the notice period, the company cannot cancel my Dubai visa due to a travel ban and criminal case.
The company now asks me to clear the case immediately, otherwise, they will notify me as absconding. Is it possible by the company to notify absconding, and still I have regular contact with the company?

Feb 20, 2019
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Request to cancel visa three years after expiry without any action from employer
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Q: Last week I complained to labour against my employer because it's three years since my visa expired and not renewed or cancelled.
Yesterday, labour called my employer and he requested one month to cancel my visa, can I work part time for another company this time?
If I go to work, can the employer file a case against me?
Please reply.

Oct 13, 2021
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How to cancel a complaint after fixing the issue with the employer?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I made a complaint to MOHRE against my previous company, but now we have already fixed it with my employer.
I want to cancel the complaint for the cancellation of my visa. My employer cannot cancel it because there is still a complaint in the system of MOHRE.

Dec 28, 2022
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Is it legal to terminate me and make me pay for cancellation of visa?


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Q: Hi,
My company laid me off and refused to pay my salary for that month and also asked me to pay for my visa cancellation.
Please advise if it is legal to make me pay for the cancellation of my visa after the company laid me off with no notice or warning letter, I did not resign.
I have a new company and they are asking for cancellation papers to apply for my new visa.
Please what can I do?



Mar 13, 2023
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Can my employer put me on an absconding list after termination?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can my employer put me on an "absconding" list after termination?
My visa has not been canceled yet, but it has been 20 days since I was terminated.

Aug 3, 2023
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Apr 20, 1980
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Sep 20, 2021
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View allConverting an unlimited contact to a limited one without the employee's knowledge 0
Hi,
I am resigning from my company after working for 3 years. I signed another contract after the first 2 years were completed.
I was under the impression that the entire time my contract was unlimited but now I am being told that it was changed to limited.
Not only was this done without my knowledge but I am now being told that legally I am not entitled to ANY gratuity after 3 years because I am resigning before my 2 years is finished. Is this legal?
Sep 1, 2021
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The employer got all necessary documents but did not processed the visa 0
Hello,
I joined my employer in Dubai mainland 5 months ago. I gave him all the documents necessary for visa processing including the visa cancellation letter, but since then, he has not processed the visa.
I am now in overstay.
Dec 20, 2021
449
Can the employee take annual leave before finishing one year in service? 0
Hi,
I am an employee working here in Dubai, UAE for 10 months now.
I'm planning to file a leave for 2 days, however, my colleague informed me that as per the company policy, they consider it as absent then I will get a full basic + accommodation only.
So I am confused now because this was not the practice in the previous company. Appreciate it if I could get free advice on this matter.
Dec 8, 2021
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Signing cancelation documents before getting the compensation 0
Dear sir/madam,
My employer asked for my termination and we agreed on the amount to be compensated.
Is it right for me to sign any cancelation documents before getting my money?
Dec 8, 2021
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What to do if the new employer renewed my ID and visa without giving me a contract? 0
Hi.
My new employer renewed my ID and visa. The only thing is that when my Emirates ID and visa were done, they didn't show me any contract nor did I sign it.
They didn't provide me with a copy of it. So I want to ask if I can complain regarding this matter?
Thanks in advance.
Dec 8, 2021
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