Q: I am working as a trainee for an LLC company in Dubai since May 13, 2018, but I received my appointment letter as sales coordinator on June 2, 2018. I got my company visa only in Aug 2018. Until August, I was working on my visit visa, since the company asked me to do so. Now, I am under 6 months probation period. My job designation on the visa is Sales Executive even though I was appointed as Sales Coordinator. I want to quit my job desperately since I am unable to handle the work pressure. I am handling the sales coordinator as well as executive job and office jobs at the same time, but I still didn't finish my probation period. My employment contract is unlimited. So will I get a ban or am I supposed to pay visa expenses to the company if I resign before the completion of my probation period? Will I have to serve notice period if I resign? Also, what will happen if I am terminated? Please answer.

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: Hi, I have been working in a private firm for the past 4 months. Since I am not comfortable with my work and my employer, I want to resign. My concerns are: 1. I do not know the status of my visa. 2. I am not sure if I will get a ban or not.

Q: Hi I'm D. I am an employee of one company and have an unlimited contract. I just want to ask if resign from this company, will there be a penalty for me? Thanks

Q: Is it possible for me to terminate a contract if I'm working under pressure? I didn't sign a contract form either and don't even know the term of my contract.

Q: Good day, All I am under an unlimited contract. I am still under the 3-month probation. In the 2nd month, I was given a role that was not agreed upon with them and not congruent with my position because the role needs a license which I don't have. I have the skills and qualifications for that role so I was compelled to do it because I am new and wanted to keep my job. That time I have voiced out that I don't agree with that but there was no response from them. Now, in the 2nd month of the project, they still want me to do the job but I refused and told them either they clarify and remunerate me fairly or I should just resign which I did. My notice period, as per the contract, is 3 months and I want to adhere to that because I still need to find a job meantime. But they emailed me that I can only work up to the end of the week because the notice period does not apply under probation. The Labor told me, when I called them, that I should serve my notice and if they want to end the notice, they should pay in lieu of the notice period. Please advise!

Q: If I am on an unlimited contract, can my employer ban me if I leave the job within my probation period? The employment visa they have provided me is for the Manager position and I am an Engineer by profession. Please help to advise Sir. Thank you so much in advance for your help.

Q: Good afternoon, I have a question. I have an unlimited employment contract with a company in RAKEZ Free Zone. In this employment contract, it states that I have a 6- months probation period with 1-day notice during the probation. Then, I have another employment contract from the company and it states a different probation period (3 months). Which contract is legally the correct one? And when I resign (I am in my 5th month now), can I use the 1 day notice period? Thank you so much for your help!

Q: I have a Bike Delivery Service Company. I hired a non-skilled bike delivery rider and did all his visa process. When that employee came to the UAE, he changed his mind. He wants me to cancel his visa and give him his passport back. I have already gone through all his process of visa, labor card, and medical test booking. Is he liable to pay me for all of this or am I just supposed to cancel his visa without asking for any compensation?

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.

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.

This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).