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Q: Is it possible to extend probation of an employee further 3 months after completing his/her probation of 6 months (as per the contract) based on performance dissatisfaction and provided with a Performance Improvement Plan?
Or should the termination happen after completion of 6 months probation?



Jun 16, 2019
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Q: My company terminated me even though I did not violate any rules or do any misconduct or any of the reasons in the UAE Law to be terminated. They also know that it is not my fault.
They hired me last August 2016 as a bus attendant under the sponsorship of RTA Dubai Taxi. Now, they terminated me before my probation ends without notice for the reason that I was underage in which they can't issue the permit.
They did not inform me that there is an age requirement during the interview process and yet they hired me. They also let me pay for the visa. Now, I want to go back to my home country.
I would like to ask, can I get a repatriation expense if I'm terminated under probation? And what other things I can do in this situation?
Thank you so much.

Apr 2, 2017
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The legality of extending probation period beyond six months
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Q: Hello.
I was working under DMCA free zone listed company for 8 months. I recently received a termination letter from my company.
The end of service settlement provided by the HR director is showing only compensation for my vacations and saying my probation is extended after the 6th month for another 6 months, of course without my knowledge.
My contract is limited and there is no clause in the contract about an extension option available. Is that legal? What am I entitled for as per the UAE laws?

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3 available 3 • View allMinisterial 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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