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Uncomfortable with workload. Any liabilities upon resigning?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am currently on a company visa, which began last October 2023. However, with the recent management change, I am uncomfortable with my workload.
I am handling the responsibilities of three positions but receiving a low salary. Moreover, 80% of my colleagues, including management, are Russian speakers, while I am not.
Many of my colleagues have minimal workloads but higher salaries. I feel exploited, discriminated against, and undervalued.
If I decide to resign, are there any liabilities I need to settle with the company?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Dear Questioner,
This depends on the terms and conditions of the contract; it is better to contact MOHRE.
If you feel you have been discriminated against and undervalued, we can file a case and claim compensation for you.
Please contact us for further assistance.
Dear Inquirer,
We are pleased to serve you and address your inquiries.
You can submit your resignation, but you are obligated to give a month’s notice before leaving and to work this month with full pay.
If anything else is required, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.
Jasim Al Haddad Law Firm
Legal Counsel and Consultations
Dear Questioner,
Thanks for your enquiry!
Regarding the above, we would like to inform you that, according to UAE labor law, an employee can resign from their job at any time by giving notice to their employer.
The notice period should be as per the employment contract or as per the labor law, whichever is longer. Generally, the notice period is 30 days for employees who have been employed for less than five years.
If you resign without completing the notice period, you may be liable to pay compensation to the company for the remaining days of the notice period. This compensation should not exceed the wages of half the notice period.
However, if you have a valid reason for resigning, such as discrimination or unfair treatment, you may be able to negotiate with your employer to waive the notice period or any compensation.
It is recommended to discuss your concerns with your employer and try to find a mutually agreeable solution.
Additionally, if you have any outstanding liabilities towards the company, such as unpaid loans or expenses, you will be required to settle them before leaving the company.
Your employer may also deduct any outstanding amounts from your final settlement.
It is important to note that UAE labor law prohibits discrimination based on nationality, race, or language. If you feel that you are being discriminated against, you can file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE).
They will investigate the matter and take necessary action if any violation is found.
In conclusion, if you decide to resign from your job, you may be liable to pay compensation for not completing the notice period.
Kindly do not hesitate to contact us via phone or email.
Greetings,
Dear questioner,
If you feel discrimination at your workplace, you can report this to MOHRE.
Also, after reporting this matter to MOHRE, you can resign from the employment due to the violation of labor laws and the labor contract by the employer, citing discrimination.
Dear Questioner,
Refer to your employment contract and see if there are any training fees you have to pay if you resign during probation, and make sure you provide the required notice period because if you don't, you are liable to compensate your employer.
