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Do I have to pay my company for resigning early?
Hello,
I resigned from my company after 9 months.
I signed a company letterhead agreement stating that I would pay for visa and other expenses if I resigned before the end of my contract.
However, there is nothing in my Ministry of Labor contract that says I have to pay anything. The company has already deducted 800 AED for visa expenses from my salary and is now demanding an additional 20,000 AED.
Should I pay them? Is there any legal value to a company letterhead agreement?
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.
UAE labor law governs employment contracts, and any terms conflicting with labor regulations might not be enforceable.
To address demands for payments beyond your labor contract, review the terms, and consider seeking assistance from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) if necessary.
For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.
We will definitely be happy to help you.
Thanks & Regards,
ABDUL WAHIED
Dear Questioner,
You should act upon your employment contract rather than putting signatures on your new draft.
For further legal assistance, feel free to contact our Senior Legal Counsel Mr. Mohammad Abdullah Nosir via WhatsApp or phone call.
