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Do I need the approval of my previous employer after resignation to move to another job?

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.

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Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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30 Sep 2022, 05:07

It is up to you to contact him or not, but try to change your status before you finish the grace period.

30 Sep 2022, 10:29

Thank you so much.

I was just worried as I read that in the current labor laws in the UAE, even if it's been a month or two since my resignation, I should inform my previous employer so that they be compensated by my new employer.

I would like my previous employer not to know where I'm heading. So would the ministry of labor in any way shape or form contact my previous employer and tell him where I am?

30 Sep 2022, 13:21

You must not stay more than one month after the cancellation.

30 Sep 2022, 13:22

There are changes to stay more.

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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22 Oct 2022, 10:07

You are on your own in this matter.

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