Q: 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.

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.

Q: I am on a probationary period for 6 months and I would like to change the company. I have a 3 months notice period too. Can I leave the organization asap?

Q: Dear sir/madam, Can I leave the company during the probation period? If yes, can I take a visit visa after the visa cancellation? Can I join a new company immediately after leaving the old company?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, An employee leaves the job within the probation period and is only willing to serve 14 days of notice instead of the 30 days as per the contract and wants to join a new organization. What are the consequences she has to bear? Is the new employer liable to pay the visa charges or the employee? What about compensation for the due notice period of 16 days? Please explain!

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My employer was not satisfied with my work and realized this within two days. He said he wants to hire a new person and asked me to pay the visa expense. I don't have any proof that he terminated me, and now he has complained to the labor office that I am absent without notice. What should I do?

تماشياً مع ظروف سوق العمل واستجابة للمتغيرات المستجدة، تم إدخال بعض التحديثات على العلاقات العمالية التي تؤثر إيجاباً على الشركات وأصحاب العمل. هذه التغييرات تهدف إلى تحسين بيئة العمل وحماية حقوق العمال. سنستعرض هنا بلمحة موجزة أبرز هذه التحديثات وما تعنيه للشركات.

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).

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.

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.