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8 available 8 • View allThe consequences of resignation during probation in the new labor law
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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?

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Can the old employer ask the new employer to pay salaries paid to the employee?


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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?



Dec 13, 2022
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Can the employer ask for compensation in case of resignation during probation?



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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




Nov 14, 2022
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Do I have to pay any charges to my employer if I resign during probation?
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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.

Mar 30, 2023
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Can the employer ask me to pay visa cost in case of resignation?
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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?

May 23, 2023
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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.



Aug 28, 2023
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I have already completed my probation. If I resign now, should I pay anything to the employer?


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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.



Nov 24, 2023
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I want to leave my job and join another job. Can I do it immediately without paying compensation?


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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.



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