Q: I am under a limited contract with a DMCC company. The contract has been generated on the 5th of September 2017. Both parties signed on the 19th. The first day of work was the 25th of September. Which date is considered the official date of joining, so I can know if I am still on probation? What do I have to pay to my employer if I resign on probation? What is the compensation? Do I have a risk of getting a ban? Nadine

Q: If I am on the probationary period and resigned, then I conducted one month notice, is my employer entitled to deduct the visa cost from the salary that I will have during the one month notice?

Q: Hi Sir/Madam I have given resignation during my probation period (within three months), and I want to know if I have to pay any compensation to the company.

Q: I'm on a limited contract. I would like to resign from my current job and I have not completed my probation period; I have completed only 3 months. I would like to take up a better offer in another country. Am I liable to pay anything to my employer? Do I need to get a consent signature from my employer to get the visa cancelled? My visa is in Dubai, UAE, a limited contract visa. Regards, Karthik

Q: Hello Sir, I am working in Jebel Ali free zone as an accountant. The visa is on a 3-year contract. Currently, I am in the probation period. I would like to leave the UAE without informing the employer. Is it possible? If yes, what are the consequences I have to face?

Q: Hello Ma'am!! I am a Chartered Accountant by profession. I have resigned during my probation period in Abu Dhabi. I am on a limited contract of two years. My current employer is willing to relieve me and asking me to put the paper mentioning "I want to go back to India". Fortunately, during probation only I've figured out another job, cracked the interview & the other employer has offered me a job. So is there any labour ban applicable in such a scenario? After resigning, do I have to go back to India or I can join the new company? I will be serving a notice period of 30 days as well as 45 days of compensation as mentioned in my limited contract. It would be great Ma'am if you can assist me as it's a question of my future.

Q: Hello, Thank you in advance for your support. I am currently working for a private company in Dubai. I am working here for 4 months and I'm still on probation. I have received an offer from another company with better pay and benefits. My question is that what are the legal consequences and whether I will have to pay the employer? Basically, what do I need to keep in mind before I submit my resignation? Regards

Q: Dear Mam, My contract is limited. I am on probation period now. Now I want to resign. Do I have to pay money to the employer? If so, how much? Is it from total salary or basic salary? Can you please clarify? Thanks!

When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.

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