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10 available 10 • View allCompensation for resigning during the probation Period
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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.

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Consequences of resigning while on probation
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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

Mar 19, 2018
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Resigning during probation period under limited contract
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Q: Good evening,
My husband and I resigned from our company 3 days ago. We are still under probation, with a limited visa here in Ras al Khaimah.
But we received a message early morning about a complaint from the labour under our company name, which we didn't send yet our resignation paper.
They are asking us to pay 45 days of our basic salary and a ban of 1 year.
Do we need to pay them?

Feb 12, 2019
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Resigning before completing 6 months to take another offer
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Q: Dear Mohammed Beakheet,
Hope you are doing great.
I'm employed in SAIF Free Zone on an unlimited contract for nearly 5 months with a salary of AED 20,000+.
Now I have a job offer from a Dubai mainland company with a better salary.
Can I resign from this company and take the new job without attracting any ban (MOL or employment ban)?
Or I have to wait until I complete 6 months and then resign to avoid the ban?

May 27, 2019
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Resignation during probation period to take another offer
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Q: I have recently come to the UAE on a work permit. My employment visa falls under 4\5 category with an unlimited term.
I was working with the current company last 4 months. Now, I got a new job with a better position and salary. I want to resign from my current job.
Will there be any BAN imposed?
The new offered job requires an attested diploma certificate. I believe I fall in the 2/3 category.

Jun 23, 2019
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Consequences of resigning from a limited labour contract
1
Q: Good evening,
Can I terminate my limited contract within the probation period?
My visa status is a cleaning worker, but actually working as an admin assistant.
If I resign from my limited contract, then should I give a notice period or not?
Please let me know.
Thank you

Oct 15, 2019
625
Can I resign during the probation period and return to home country?
5
Q: Hi Ma'am,
Good Morning.
I am working in one LLC company in Dubai, I signed an unlimited contract in the month of Jan 2021.
Now I am not satisfied with this company and salary also not proper so would like to resign and go back to my country.
Will there be any consequences if I resign within 6 months. My VISA belongs to the employer and my passport is also with them.
Kindly advise.
Thanks

Mar 10, 2021
1978
Accepting a new job offer after signing a limited contract with another employer


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Q: Hi, good day!
I Just want to inquire.
I signed a contract with a company. The contract is limited. The employment will start next month but my new visa is still not processed, however, I got a better offer from another company.
Will there be an issue if I accept the new offer since I already signed the contract?
I am worried that the company with which I signed the contract may ban me or impose fees/charges if I don't proceed with the employment with them.
Please advise!
Regards,



May 26, 2021
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Can I resign and go back to the country if I didn't feel comfortable in my new job?
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Q: I joined a new company. Now one and a half months are finished but I’m not comfortable with this work.
Can I resign and go back to the country?

May 11, 2022
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Do I have to pay any compensation to the employer if I resign in probation?
1
Q: Hello Sir
How can I count my probation period?
I joined the company on Nov 22 and the company gave me an offer letter on 15 Dec.
Which date will be counted for my 6 month probation period as per the UAE law?
Can I resign before the 6 months of probation or after 6 months?
Do I have to give any visa costs to the company when I finish my 6 months probation period?

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2 available 2 • 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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