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Can I resign during my probation period in a limited contract?

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am on probation period in a limited contract.

Can I resign during my probation?

Or what will be the suitable time to resign?

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Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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17 Apr 2023, 05:48

Hi questioner,

Yes, you can resign during your probation period.

As per the law, "If the worker wishes to move during the probationary period, to work for another employer in the State, he or she shall notify the original employer of the same in writing within not less than one month from the date of his or her wish to terminate the contract. Then, the new employer shall compensate the original employer for the costs of recruitment or contracting the worker, unless otherwise agreed upon."

"If the expatriate worker wishes to terminate the employment contract during the probationary period, to leave the State, he or she shall notify the employer of the same in writing not less than 14 days from the date specified for the termination of the contract. If he or she wishes to return to the State and obtain a new work permit within (3) three months from the date of departure, the new employer shall pay the compensation stipulated in Clause (3) of this Article, unless in case of an agreement between the worker and the original employer to the contrary."

Additionally, please check your contract before you resign.

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Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants
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18 Apr 2023, 07:14

You can resign now, or after the probation period, but resigning during the probation period may limit your chances of getting another job in the future.

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KHE Legal Consultancy
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18 Apr 2023, 09:42

Yes, you can resign during or after the probationary period. It is up to you.

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