Q: My concern is: I'm working on an unlimited contract and I'm 5 months now on my work and I want to resign now. On my contract, it's written there is no notice period and it isn't written to pay any visa from them under the probation period. Is there any possibility that my company can get compensation from me?

Q: Dear Sir/Mam, As per clause 3 of Article (9) of the Federal Decree-Law No.33, if the worker wishes to move during the probationary period, to work for another employer in the State, he shall notify the original employer of the same in writing within not less than one month from the date of his wish to terminate the contract. Then, the new employer shall compensate the original employer for the costs of recruitment or contracting with the worker, unless otherwise agreed upon. What do "the costs of recruitment or contracting" mean? I resigned after serving for 5 months and gave a 1-month notice period as well. My current employer is asking for 6 months' salary from the new employer because as per him, the probation period salary is also part of the "Recruitment Cost". Please advise. Would the "costs of recruitment" or contracting include SALARY as well?

Q: Hello, I signed a 2-year contract in a private LLC. Now I'm on a probation period. I need to leave my job and move to my country. Is it possible to resign during the probation period? Do I need to compensate the fees for breaking the contract with my employer? Thanks

Q: Hi I am an expatriate and I handed in my 30-day notice during my probation period with my current employer. They have requested that my new employer pays the compensation for recruitment and visa costs due to the fact I am still in my probation period. However, there are no stipulations in my contract about reimbursement of any costs undertaken by my new employer if I resigned during my probation. I realize that under Article 9 Section 3 of the Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations states that: "... the new Employer shall undertake to compensate the current Employer for the costs of recruiting the Worker unless otherwise agreed." However, I am wondering if this applies in my case if it has not been specified in my contract or any other documentation that I have signed. Extra context, it is stated in the free zone employment handbook - but again this was not disclosed in any contract that both my current employer and I have signed. Thank you.

Q: I have completed 11 months in my current company including 1 month notice period. I have also completed my probation period. Now I have resigned from my company serving 30 day's notice period as mentioned in the contract. Can the employer ask to pay for visa compensation? Is there any such rule?

Q: Respected Sir, I have completed 8 months in a company and it was mentioned in the contract that after completing 6 months of probationary period, the salary will be revised. But it was not revised for the last 2 months. I got a new opportunity and asking for immediate joining, so I want to resign immediately and I am ready to compensate the company. But they are asking for a complete 3-month salary. But in my contract, it is mentioned that you have to pay 45 days' basic salary and expenses of working visa and license expenses. Kindly suggest to me what should I do because they are asking for 3 3-month complete salary which is not possible for me to pay.

Q: I am on a limited contract for 2 years, with an Abu Dhabi visa. I have already completed 6 months of probation. If I resign now, should I pay anything to the employer? If yes, then will this amount be based on the basic salary or full salary? Are the visa expenses borne by the employer? Regards, AKS.

Q: I am G. T. Good evening, I am working in the UAE Dubai, but I would like you to help me. I am consulting about the visa cancellation. Is it possible to cancel my visa with my company and join another company within a period of six months? And is there any money that is supposed to be paid? Thank you.

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.

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.