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Q: Hi,
I was working in a private company since 2018 and I renewed my contract last 2020, then I found a new opportunity.
I've submitted my resignation letter last May 2021. I asked only for a 15 day-notice because I need to start with the new company.
It took 2 weeks before they approved my resignation. Now I'm begging for my cancelation, but they're always saying that it is in process already.
Can you give me some advice?

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Asking an employee to pay money to get the cancellation letter
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Q: Hello,
My cleaner's (laborer) visa is expiring in Nov 2021. I want to renew my visa with a new company. The old company which had given the visa is charging me 1000 AED for the cancellation letter. Is this legal?
If not, how can I complain and get a cancellation letter at a proper price?
Thank you for any guidance!

Sep 28, 2021
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Q: I worked for a company in a Freezone in Dubai. I was relieved from employment by the end of April 2020 and my company paid my separation benefits by end of July 2020.
Since then, I am requesting them to cancel my visa, but my company has not taken any action. Moreover, I am the Manager on the company's trade license.
I understand from the Freezone that my company has to appoint a replacement Manager to take over from me and only then my visa can be canceled.
My Head Office does not want to continue operations here and, hence, they are not in a mood to appoint a replacement for me. Meantime, I have secured a job and need to cancel my visa.
Can you please guide me?

Sep 16, 2020
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Can a MOHRE non-payment certificate help transfer my UAE visa before a court case is filed?


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Q: Hello,
Is the following correct regarding transferring the UAE visa?
The non-payment certificate issued by MOHRE can allow you to transfer your visa in the UAE, even if your case has not yet been registered in court. Here’s how it works:
Non-Payment Certificate from MOHRE:
- What It Is: The non-payment certificate from MOHRE confirms that your employer has failed to pay your wages or commissions, which is considered a violation of labor laws.
- Importance: This certificate serves as proof that your employer is not fulfilling their obligations and supports your case for a visa transfer to a new employer.
- MOHRE’s Role: MOHRE issues this certificate based on its mediation process with your employer. If your employer is uncooperative, refuses to pay, or fails to respond to MOHRE’s attempts to resolve the issue, MOHRE will issue the certificate.



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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.
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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.
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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