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4 available 4 • View allAbsconding case by the employer after termination
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Q: Dear Madam
Reputed con company terminated me giving a 1-month notice period. After the notice period, the company cannot cancel my Dubai visa due to a travel ban and criminal case.
The company now asks me to clear the case immediately, otherwise, they will notify me as absconding. Is it possible by the company to notify absconding, and still I have regular contact with the company?

Feb 20, 2019
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Checking the legal status after absconding case
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Q: What is the status of people who are outside the UAE and have an absconding ban on them?
Kindly advise.

Apr 29, 2019
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What can you do when your employer refuses to cancel your visa upon termination?
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Q: My employer told me she didn't need me anymore. I will finish my contract this October 21.
I told them to cancel me, they said no problem, I will cancel you. But my employer's sister interfered and said she will send me directly to the Philippines without cancellation.
What should I do?

Sep 8, 2021
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Can an employer file an absconding case against an employee after termination?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can an employer file an absconding case against an employee after they have terminated the employee from their contract and canceled the employee’s visa?
The employee is on the last day of his grace period and will be paying fines effective tomorrow as he has not been able to renew it due to personal circumstances.


Dec 18, 2023
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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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