Q: I am on a limited contract and rendering my 30-day notice. I am in my 4th month and still under the probationary period. My internal contract says that if I resign in less than a year, I have to pay the visa costs. But on the other hand, the contract that was submitted to labor doesn't have a clause about the visa costs. Is it valid for them to let me pay the visa costs? Will I get banned if I don't pay?

Q: I am on a limited contract for 2 years, with an Abu Dhabi visa. I have already completed 6 months of probation. If I resign now, should I pay anything to the employer? If yes, then will this amount be based on the basic salary or full salary? Are the visa expenses borne by the employer? Regards, AKS.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What if I resign from the company during my probation period? My contract, Article 4, mentions that I have to pay 6,000 AED in training charges if I leave within one year of the contract. My offer letter states that training charges will be compensated, if incurred. Will I be able to leave the company, or can they file a case against me?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I was employed by a private company during a six-month probation period ending on July 11, 2024. On July 1, 2024, I submitted a resignation letter with the intention of providing a notice period until July 26, 2024. However, my employer refused to accept the notice period and stated that I am only obligated to work until the end of my probation. They are requiring me to pay for the visa expenses incurred during my employment before they will cancel my visa. My offer letter specifies that the first six months are considered probationary, allowing both parties to terminate the contract without notice or liability. However, the offer letter also mentions adherence to UAE labor law. I have the following inquiries: - Notice Period During Probation: Does UAE labor law require a notice period during probation, even if the offer letter states otherwise? - Visa Expenses Liability: Am I legally obligated to pay for the visa expenses incurred during my probationary period when I resigned?

Q: Hi, I am now serving my notice period in the company in my probation period. However, they are asking me for a 7000 fee which I am not aware of. I was told that I agreed to this and signed the contract which is not true. I repeatedly requested a copy of my contract for months, yet I have not received any. Due to the lack of response, I checked the contract through the app and found that it was electronically signed. I do not recall signing this contract, nor did I receive any digital copy to sign. What should I do?

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 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).

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.