Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
6 available 6 • View allMisrepresentation of the employee designation in his employment visa
1
Q: Dear Sir/ Madam,
In my offer letter, the designation is Accounts Manager; however, since I have not attested degree certificates the employer promised to give me Archive Clerk Visa. They took my thumb impression and signature on blank paper and later they issued me a Messenger Profession Visa.
When I inquired about the same and refused to accept the Messenger Visa, they are blaming me that I agreed to this Messenger Visa and asked me to pay the visa costs and leave.
I sent the resignation and agreed to pay the visa cost, but the visa cost is double what they have quoted.
Note: the visa is not stamped on my passport. Will I get any ban from MOL, if the visa is cancelled?
Kindly advise...
Thanks in advance

Jan 29, 2018
4670
Do I have a ban if I've resigned before my visa was stamped in the passport?
16
Q: I resigned during the probation period. My employment visa was not stamped on my passport, I did no medical and didn't receive Emirates ID.
Then, when I tried to get UAE tourist visa, the agency told me that I'm blacklisted and my visa rejected. My contract before was an unlimited contract.

Nov 6, 2017
17435
Effects of resigning during the probationary period
2
Q: I am living in Dubai under my husband sponsorship.
I started a new job two months ago, but this is not the job for me. If I resign during my probation period, is there a possibility of getting a one-year labour ban?
I got very mixed reviews on this and I want to find another employment, but certainly, I do not want a labour ban imposed on me.

Oct 16, 2017
2188
Consequences of resigning during probation and returning to home country
1
Q: Hi there,
I would really appreciate it if somebody can give legal advice. I am still on the probationary period, one month to be exact and the entry visa will expire on Oct 28.
My employer did not process it yet, and we haven't done with the medical and no Emirates ID yet.
I'm planning to resign from this company and return to my home country because I'm not comfortable and we always have a delayed salary and too much deduction.
The question is, can I resign without paying any compensation to our employer or to the company?
Thanks,
I.

Oct 22, 2019
525
Will I have any legal obligation if I leave job before I sign the job offer?


2
Q: To whom it may concern:
I came here to Dubai on a visit visa. I found a job and started training Dec 22-31.
I officially started working on January 1 but they just gave me a Job Offer from MOHRE on January 11 which was sent only via WhatsApp and I never signed because they did not ask to sign it.
Yesterday, January 17, I decided to not continue working with them as I cannot endure the sickening attitude of my manager.
They told me that I need to serve a 30-day notice period plus I need to pay 6000 DHS because they already processed the visa.
I asked them where is the visa and I told them that I never signed the Job Offer, and they did not reply to me anymore.
Can I immediately leave the job or do I need to render a notice period of 30 days plus the 6000 DHS they are asking?
Is there any legal agreement between us even if I did not sign the job offer?
By the way, my passport is also with me. Please help me enlighten my mind on this situation.
Thank you and more power to your firm.



Jan 18, 2023
461
Is it possible to resign on probation and return to home country?

1
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Is it possible to resign on probation and return to home country?
I came here to join a company on November 1, 2022, and I got my Emirates ID on February 2, 2023. Now I want to resign because I am unable to adjust to the company's work culture and unprofessional behavior.
I am planning to go back to my home country, Bangladesh. I want to know how long I can stay after canceling the visa and if there is any obligation that could be created by my employer.
As I bear my all costs by myself coming over to Dubai, they only provide the company's visa cost.
Thank you!


Mar 19, 2023
92
Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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.
Sep 10, 2024
90229
Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal 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
103589
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
12393
Federal 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).
Sep 20, 2021
26352

Other answers by
453 453 answers •
View allTerminating an employee after sick leave and claiming compensation 0
Hello,
My employer fired me under Article 44 for not showing up for work for 7 days in a row. But that’s not the case at all. I was sick and the management was aware and they let me go.
I went to another country to get treatment because it’s expensive in Dubai. My employer did not pay me my salary for the month I worked and fired me.
I have official sick leave from another country and there is correspondence where my employer sent me to another country for treatment.
The problem is that the employer says that he will take compensation for the training that was specified in the contract, but I did not undergo training at all; I immediately started work from the first day of work and there was no training.
Does my employer have the right to charge me such a fee and not pay my salary?
Feb 29, 2024
450
How to make the seller hand over the tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale? 0
Should the seller in Dubai hand over their tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale?
Who is responsible for managing this process?
At the time of the exchange, the broker said he would follow up with the seller and collect the deposit.
He hasn’t, and the seller has not handed over the deposit.
Feb 8, 2024
416
How to deal with in-laws provoking and recording reactions? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
My husband's family constantly provokes me and then records my every exaggerated reaction.
Now I'm worried that they might use those things against me.
Feb 8, 2024
236
How to cancel the MoU to buy an apartment with the broker if the bank did not approve the loan? 0
Hi,
I have a situation where I signed an MoU and gave my security deposit to the seller's agent. However later, the bank valuation of the property is lower than the selling price.
On my MoU, it has a clause that “the buyer has a right to cancel/negotiate if the bank valuation is not the same as MoU.” I tried to negotiate, however, we didn't agree on the price so I asked to cancel.
Now the agent is threatening me that they will not cancel the MoU and that will deposit my cheque. Later I also came to know that the person I am dealing with is not the same person whose name is mentioned as a broker in the MoU.
The agent I am dealing with is constantly messaging me with threats. I decided not to speak to him and instead, I wrote an email to the broker whose name is mentioned on the MoU but received no response.
I am on a very tight timeline as I need to vacate my apartment in 3 weeks, I found another unit but I don't know if I can pursue this while the initial MoU still not canceled.
Please, I need advice.
Feb 8, 2024
612
Employer asking for visa reimbursement after resignation: do I need to pay? 0
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have already finished my first year with my company and resigned.
My employer is asking me to reimburse the cost of my visa because I did not finish my two-year contract.
Do I need to pay? The cost is 7,000 AED.
Oct 20, 2023
801
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer