I have already completed my probation. If I resign now, should I pay anything to the employer?

It depends on your employment contract if it mentions the costs and compensation, you need to bear it. We need to review the contract in order to advise you properly.

Dear questioner,

Following the current UAE Labor Law, in your case, you have already completed your probation period, if you resign from your job, you must give your employer written notice of at least 30 days and no more than 90 days.

During the notice period, you must continue to work for your employer unless he allows you to leave.

Hence, you will be required to pay compensation to your employer if you resign now and do not comply with the Notice Period.

The compensation shall be equal to the Worker’s Remuneration for the entire Notice Period or the remaining part thereof.

Furthermore, the Employer shall be prohibited from charging the Worker the fees and costs of recruitment and employment or collecting them from him, whether directly or indirectly.

Only in the event that the Worker wishes to move, during the Probation Period, the new Employer shall compensate the original Employer with the costs of recruitment or contracting with the Worker, unless agreed upon otherwise.

As a result, visa expenses must be borne by the employer even if the employee has not completed the two-year visa period in service.

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

Dear Client,

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

If you resign from your Abu Dhabi limited contract after completing probation, you may need to compensate your employer for visa-related expenses as per your contract terms.

The amount and details depend on your contract, covering expenses like visa fees and recruitment costs. Review your contract and consider consulting MOHRE for clarity.

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.

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ABDUL WAHIED