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8 available 8 • 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?

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My current company started my visa process. Can I resign and transfer visa?

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Q: If we start the visa process with a company and then halfway through we decide to leave and go to another company, does the new company have to restart the visa process?
Or will the old company be able to hand over our visa to the new company?


Mar 20, 2022
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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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Is the employee obliged to pay any compensation to the company in case of resignation?
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Q: I would like to ask regarding the UAE labor law if the employee has to pay any compensation to the company after resigning.
Because my employer is asking me to pay this amount. Please, I need answers and help as soon as possible.

Jul 13, 2022
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What do "the costs of recruitment or contracting" mean in the Federal Decree-Law No.33?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I want more explanation of clause 3 of article (9) of the Federal Decree-Law No.33 which states the following:
If the worker wishes to move during the probationary period, to work for another employer in the State, he shall notify the original employer of the same in writing within not less than one month from the date of his wish to terminate the contract. then, the new employer shall compensate the original employer for the costs of recruitment or contracting with the worker, unless otherwise agreed upon.
What do "the costs of recruitment or contracting" mean?

Jul 25, 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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Can the employee resign during the probation period with giving a notice?


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Q: Hello.
I am working in Dubai free zone, an outsourcing city for the last 3 months. I'm still on probation as our probation period is of 6 months.
I've got my Emirates ID. All the cost of the visa and ticket from Pakistan to Dubai was borne by my employer.
Now I want to resign from this job as I have got a job in another mainland company in Dubai.
So can I resign from there without paying any penalty or giving any notice to the company and join the new company?
It was written on our contract that "either party can terminate the contract without giving any notice during probation".
Please guide me.
Regards.



Nov 10, 2022
374
Can the employer ask for compensation in case of resignation during probation?



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Q: Hello,
I signed a 2-year contract in a private LLC. Now I'm on a probation period. I need to leave my job and move to my country.
Is it possible to resign during the probation period?
Do I need to compensate the fees for breaking the contract with my employer?
Thanks




Nov 14, 2022
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1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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.
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3 available 3 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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 Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
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. (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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