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Q: Hello.
I am working in Dubai free zone, an outsourcing city for the last 3 months. I'm still on probation as our probation period is of 6 months.
I've got my Emirates ID. All the cost of the visa and ticket from Pakistan to Dubai was borne by my employer.
Now I want to resign from this job as I have got a job in another mainland company in Dubai.
So can I resign from there without paying any penalty or giving any notice to the company and join the new company?
It was written on our contract that "either party can terminate the contract without giving any notice during probation".
Please guide me.
Regards.



Nov 10, 2022
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What costs is the employee obliged to pay to the employer for resigning during probation?



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Q: Are the medical insurance, visa cancellation, and workmen's compensation part of the recruitment cost to be billed to a new employer for employees hired within the probation period?




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Can an employer dismiss an employee on probation period without compensation?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
Regarding the new labor law, can an employer dismiss an employee on probation period without compensation and explanation?
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Mar 31, 2022
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Can a company still deduct visa change fees after issuing a termination notice?




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Q: Hello,
I was hired in August 2024 by a company in Dubai, and they sent me a termination notice last month, in November.
After signing the offer letter, they informed me that I had to pay for my visa status change, which costs around 1,400 AED. They have already deducted 500 AED from my salary.
Now that they have sent me a termination notice, are they still allowed to deduct the money?





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