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Is it possible to resign from my job during probation if I am not happy at work?
Hi,
I am working in a firm in Dubai for almost 3 months now. I have a probation period of 6 months as per my contract, however, I am currently not happy at the workplace. I am not under the company's visa.
If I quit during the probation period, not for any new employment right away, but just because I feel this is not the perfect job for me, what will be the consequences as per the UAE labor law?
Dear User,
Read through your employment contract for clauses regarding resignation during the probation period to know what is required from you.
For example, you may be required to serve a notice period (1 to 3 months).
Make sure you abide by the contract clauses to avoid any legal issues.
During probation, the employee is free to leave the job after serving a 14 days notice to the employer.
And if there is any clause that particularly mentioned compensating the employer in the employment contract on termination from the part of the employee during probation, then the employee is obliged to follow that.
