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4 available 4 • View allResignation and compensation upon misunderstanding regarding job description



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Q: Hi,
I joined a DMCC company 1 month ago and there is a misunderstanding between me and my employer with respect to my job description which I clearly told them that I cannot do.
The company is asking me to resign and pay an amount of AED 15000 for my visa and medical flight charges, etc in spite of holding my salary. They are also asking me to submit my passport, otherwise, they will take legal action.
Should I compensate them if I wish to resign?
Kindly help me!




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Avoiding a labour ban upon resignation during probation period
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Q: I am in my probation period. My visa is a free-zone visa and my contract is an unlimited contract.
The company is giving me additional work which is out of my job description due to the resignation of an old employee.
I am really struggling to complete all the responsibilities including mine and that of the ex-employee.
Can I resign without getting a labour ban? Do I need to pay them anything?

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Acting against undue pressure from employer and termination
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Q: Hi,
I am working for a company in Dubai since May 2018.
I had resigned in Oct 2018 due to undue pressure and rude behaviour of the employer for the work which was not included in my job description.
After consulting with my department who promised me verbally that they will give me support, I was hired for one company and work given to me was of three companies with no compensation.
My resignation was not accepted and I was assured that assistance will be provided and another accountant shall be hired for the other companies.
Due to a lot of pressure, I could not focus on the core job I was hired for and hence was terminated on 30th Dec 2018 (verbally).
This verbal termination has been a part of this every single month and has been torturing and affecting my mental health as well.
Passport is held and Dec 18 salary is not paid.
Kindly help me with how to approach this situation as I am in terrible financial conditions and want to get paid on time in order to pursue another job.

Jan 25, 2019
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Am I legally responsible for preparing insurance-related reports as a nurse?



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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I hope all is well!
I work as a staff nurse at a hospital in Dubai. My main duties involve assisting patients based on their medical needs within my scope.
I also prepare medical reports for insurance approvals, which are signed by the doctor. However, I’m concerned whether preparing these medical reports falls within my responsibilities under UAE law.
I’m worried that if I make an error in the report, it could lead to significant problems.




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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).
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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.
Sep 27, 2015
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أعمل في شركة في العين مند ثلاث سنوات ونصف "منها سنة وعشرة أشهر إقامة تابعة للشركة" وما تبقى كنت أعمل بالإعارة من شركة أخرى. راتبي في عقد العمل 500 درهم ولكن راتبي الفعلي 2500 درهم.
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I recently purchased a studio flat in Dubai that was previously tenanted under a Tenancy Contract from November 2022 to November 2023.
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The previous landlord had given the tenant a year's notice to vacate the flat, which was given six months ago. Now that I have purchased the flat, I have asked the tenant to replace the cheques, but she has refused to cooperate.
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I would appreciate your prompt response.
Many thanks!
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