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How can I change my job if my current company holds passports of employees after resignation?

Please someone help me.

I'm working in one company in Dubai as a cleaner I have completed 1 and half years of 3 years visa.

Now I want to switch jobs inside the UAE but the problem is if I give my resignation with a notice period of 30 days, the company will stop me from duty after 30 days but will not give me my passport for 1 or 2 months after (notice period).

Everyone working in this company is facing the same problem. I don't know what to do And. Another thing is if resign and take the passport from the company.

I want to leave the UAE or take a visit visa inside the UAE and search for a job.

Please someone guide me.

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31 May 2022, 20:00

The company’s actions are not legally acceptable and are in violation of the labor law.

They do not have the right to seize your passport.

You can contact the complaints committee at the Ministry of Labor to solve your legal problem.

1 Jun 2022, 16:11

Ok Sir, thanks.

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