Q: How to resign from a limited contract without getting a ban?

Q: I am working as a registered nurse in Abu Dhabi in a reputed hospital. Recently, I got an offer from a government hospital. I am planning to resign from my hospital, but they said that they will issue a 1-year ban against me and I need to pay 3 months salary. My contract is limited and I have just completed my 2 months. Would anyone give me a clear idea?

Q: Greetings Madam, I am working as a security guard in Abu Dhabi and I got a new offer letter from another company as a client recommend me. I am working with my company for 3 years on a limited period contract, and I renewed my visa last December 2020. Now I want to resign from my current employer. Can I do it? What can be the issue if I want to leave?

Q: Dear Ma'am, Good afternoon, First of all, thank you for helping people by giving your expert advice, really appreciated. My name is B. T., working with a private company in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since Sep '20. I am having a limited contract for two years which is going to end on Sep. '22. Now, I want to switch the company and am planning to resign from this company in the month of April ’22 (4-5 Months before contract completion) and I will serve 1 month's notice period as per the contract. So I want your advice on the below matter (Considering the applicability of Labour Law). Would I need to pay 45 days’ salary to the current company? What is the eligibility of compensation (Like Gratuity / Leaves) plus any exit process formalities I should follow? Thanks in advance for the support.

Q: Dear Sir, Good afternoon, First of all, thank you for helping people by giving your expert advice, really appreciated. My name is B. T., working with a private company in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi since Sep '20. I am having a limited contract for two years which is going to end on Sep. '22. Now, I want to switch the company and I am planning to resign from this company in the month of April ’22 (4-5 Months before contract completion) and I will serve 1 month's notice period as per the contract. So I want your advice on the below matter (Considering the applicability of Labour Law). Would I need to pay 45 days’ salary to the current company? What is the eligibility of compensation (Like Gratuity / Leaves) plus any exit process formalities I should follow? Thanks in advance for the support.

The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.

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).

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.

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.