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10 available 10 • View allIs 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.

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Can the employer put a ban on me if I resign during probation to take another offer?
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Q: Good morning,
I have a question regarding a new offer letter, that I received in March 2022 (after the new labor law has come into effect in February 2022).
I have joined a new company and the offer letter states it is an UNLIMITED contract, although I understand that this type of contract does not exist anymore under the new labor law.
So in case of resignation during the probation period, and in general, does the new labor law apply or the contract that I signed?
Also, do I get a labor ban when I resign during the probation period (my position is Sales Executive)?
Thank you

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Is it necessary to serve the whole notice period of a limited labor contract?
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Q: Hi sir/madam,
Recently, I joined a company as a digital marketing executive. Now it is 1 month over and my visa is in process & my status changed to e-visa. I am in a limited contract and have a 6 month probation period.
But now I don't want to continue here because I am getting different works. It is not based on my carrier and my position. So I would like to resign from this company. Based on my offer letter, there is a 3-month notice.
Is it necessary to put 3 months' notice? Or is it possible to resign without notice?
My visa is not stamped yet and my medical is not over. Do I get any labor ban?
Please help me with this issue?

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An employer insists to serve 53 days after termination. What should the employee do?


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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am currently employed in Tecom Area, Dubai. My employer tendered me a notice of termination for my employment contract within the 6 months probation period.
The employer told me I need to work 53 days more after the termination notice is served. Do I have the right to insist to have my visa canceled if I find a new job after 14 days from my termination notice?
How do I resolve my issue if my employer will not cancel my visa and insisted I should finish the 53 days period he provided?



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The effect of a labor case against the old employer on the new job

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Q: Hi,
I started my job with my company on January 23, 2022. I worked at Expo 2020. After Expo 2020 got finished, they called me to their office on 5th April and terminated my contract.
They gave me 14 days notice period which means 19th April was the last date of my job. But those days they didn't give me any job. Although I got my calculation paper, I made a labor complaint about my 14 days notice period salary that they refused to give me.
I have already talked to my legal advisor and the case will be in court within 14 days.
But right now, I have already started another job. The visa status is changed from cancelation to a new employment visa. I have already completed my Tawjeeh and soon will get a visa stamp.
So my question is: now my case will be in court, does it affect my current company to make my visa processing?
I need a consultation because if it affects my current company visa process, I will think twice to register my case in court.
Thank you, everyone!


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The maximum notice period employers can put in the contract as per the new labor law
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Q: Our internal contract has a notice period of 3 months from both parties. In the new labor implementation, only one month's notice is required for less than 5 years of service.
Please advise if we can follow our internal contract since the position is very curtailed and the organization will not be able to replace the position within one month.

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Can probation period exceed 6 months? Is it compulsory to serve the notice period?



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Q: Can the probation period exceed 6 months?
Is it compulsory to serve the notice period?




Oct 27, 2022
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Notice period when the employee wants to resign during his probation period



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Q: Hi
Good afternoon,
How long is the notice period if the employee wants to resign during his probation period?
Thanks.




Dec 13, 2022
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How to know the first and last days of probation period in the UAE?

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Q: Dear Sir,
My entry to the UAE was on 13 September 2022. When is the last day of my probation period?


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In case of resignation, what will be his notice period pay and how is it calculated?


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Q: An employee is leaving the country and has notified the employer 14 days earlier and served the 14 days notice period.
What will be his notice period pay and how is it calculated?



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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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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.
Apr 20, 1980
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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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