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Terminating an employee during probation: 14 or 30 days' notice?

Dear Sir/Madam,

If an employee is still on probation period, can the employer terminate the contract with 14 days' notice even if the employment contract states 30 days' notice?

The company is under MOHRE.

Al Kaitoob Advocates & Legal Consultants
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14 Nov 2023, 08:51

Dear Questioner,

In the probation period, yes he can.

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Alawi Aljaberi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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14 Nov 2023, 09:04

14 days.

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Dar Al Haqooq Legal Consultancy
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14 Nov 2023, 09:22

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will assist you in this matter.

If the employment agreement specifies a 30-day notice period, the employer typically should adhere to that notice period even during the probationary period.

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 be happy to help you.

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ABDUL WAHIED

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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14 Nov 2023, 09:32

30 days, not 15 days.

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KHE Legal Consultancy
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14 Nov 2023, 10:39

The employer can terminate you in the probation period with a notice period of 14 days.

This is actually according to the law.

14 Nov 2023, 10:39

If you need further clarification, we can arrange a consultation for a charge.

Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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15 Nov 2023, 11:35

According to law, he needs to send a 14-day notice to the employee if he is under probation in order to terminate the employment.

If anything contrary to the articles is mentioned in the employment contract, the law will prevail.

If you need further clarification we will arrange a legal consultation session for a charge of 28$. Share your WhatsApp number if you want to go with the services.

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Elnaggar & Partners
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24 Nov 2023, 12:59

Dear questioner,

Following the current UAE Labor Law, the Employer may terminate the service of the Worker during the probation period after notifying the Worker of the same in writing at least (14) fourteen days before the date specified for termination of service.

You may also be entitled to compensation, which we could talk about further if you are interested.

Please feel free to reach out to me by email if you have any further questions.

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