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Q: Dear Mam,
I am currently working in Ras Al Khaima as a limited contract staff. Currently, I am in probation period and have finished my 4th month of probation.
In the present condition, the job role is different from what the employer told me at the time of joining. I would like to know, am I able to resign after my probation period? And should I pay anything for my company?
And will be there any problem for submitting resign before the completion of my contract?
Kindly requesting your advice,
Thank You!

May 16, 2021
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Resignation during probation and possibility of a labour ban
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Q: I'm on a limited contract.
I would like to resign from my current job and I have not completed my probation period; I have completed only 3 months.
I would like to take up a better offer in another country. Am I liable to pay anything to my employer?
Do I need to get a consent signature from my employer to get the visa cancelled?
My visa is in Dubai, UAE, a limited contract visa.
Regards,
Karthik

Nov 20, 2018
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Obligation to pay visa expenses to the employer upon resignation
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Q: Hi Mr Hari,
Hope you're doing well.
I would like to ask if I'm obliged to pay my employer before I can leave the company. I'm currently employed in a free zone company in Al Qouz for 3 months, and I'm still in the probationary period.
I would like to resign because I got another job and also I'm not comfortable with the environment; that's why I look for another opportunity. Now, my employer would like me to pay a sum of AED 5250.
This fine, is it for the visa and Emirates ID? And do I really need to pay them that amount?
Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,

May 28, 2019
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Can I travel to my country for one working day while on my notice period?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Can I travel to my country for one working day while on my notice period?





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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.
Sep 10, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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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.
Sep 27, 2015
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