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7 available 7 • View allThe consequences of resignation during probation in the new labor law
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Q: My concern is: I'm working on an unlimited contract and I'm 5 months now on my work and I want to resign now.
On my contract, it's written there is no notice period and it isn't written to pay any visa from them under the probation period.
Is there any possibility that my company can get compensation from me?

Mar 28, 2022
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The consequences of resignation during the probation period

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Q: 1. Is it allowed to resign within two months while an employee is on 6 months probation period?
2. If an employee resigns, would he/she be responsible for all expenses related to visa and medical insurance?


Dec 18, 2022
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Placing a labor ban in case of resignation during the probation period
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Q: I signed a limited contract and it states that I may work under probation of six months.
If I resign, will I get a labor ban and be required to compensate my employer?

Oct 17, 2021
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How to force the employer cancel the visa upon resignation to move to a new job?
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Q: Hi Ma'am,
I'm D. S. from Ajman.
I Joined an LLC Ajman in Sept. 2021. As per the contract, the working hours in this company were 8-6 PM. My job responsibility was electrical design & production engineer.
But when I came here & worked, I realized that as per the contract, I am not doing my job responsibility. I was working 8-8 PM without any extra charges. So, I decided to switch jobs.
I told my boss that I can't work like that and I resigned in Feb. 2022. But till now, he didn't cancel my visa and I am not able to join a new company. One more thing, they didn't give any salary since January.
As per my new offer letter, I need to join ASAP but they're not canceling my Visa. Please help me.
What can I do in this situation?
They are threatening me that they'll ban my visa.
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Can I leave work on probation without notice if I have 3 months notice in contract?
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Q: I am on a probationary period for 6 months and I would like to change the company. I have a 3 months notice period too.
Can I leave the organization asap?

May 11, 2022
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Do I need the approval of my previous employer after resignation to move to another job?

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Q: I've resigned from my job during my probation and I've given my company a 15 days notice based on the following clause:
"This contract may be terminated prior to the expiry of the Probation, by either Party on 14 (minimum 14 calendar days’ notice) and without reason. Should the Employee wish to serve notice to terminate the Contract during the Probation in order to join another company in the UAE, the Employee will give the Employer at least a 30 calendar days written notice. The Employee shall not be entitled to any end-of-service gratuity payment if termination takes place during Probation."
My company approved and we've signed a settlement with neither party owing anything to the other and my visa has been canceled.
I still haven't taken on a job, but I wanted to know that should I take a job after this, and during my grace period, is it a must that I contact my previous employer.
Seeing as I would very much not want to involve my previous employer with these details.


Oct 22, 2022
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What costs is the employee obliged to pay to the employer for resigning during probation?



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Q: Are the medical insurance, visa cancellation, and workmen's compensation part of the recruitment cost to be billed to a new employer for employees hired within the probation period?




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Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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.
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Can I request delaying my visa cancellation due to medical unfitness until I retake my medical test? 0
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They gave me a grace period of 15 days before cancelling the visa. In these 15 days, I have managed to get my test redone and am in the process now.
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