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5 available 5 • View allCan I file a complaint against my employer for filing a false absconding report?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My employer filed a false absconding report against me but removed it immediately.
Can I still file a complaint against the company?


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My company filed a false absconding against me. How to remove it?


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Q: Hi Sir
My company filed a false absconding against me when I was still working and going daily to office.
I have proof that I was in office and I was in contact with the company, so what am I supposed to do?



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Falsely reported absconding by employer: Will I automatically get a labor ban?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My employer falsely reported me as absconding, so I requested the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) to withdraw the absconding case.
I have submitted all relevant proofs.
Can I automatically receive a labor ban for this?

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Can a terminated employee be marked as absconding if they're unresponsive about visa cancellation?




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Q: Dear All,
We terminated an employee during the probation period due to underperformance. We provided 14 days' notice and cleared all dues.
However, it has been over 5 days, and the employee has not signed the visa cancellation papers despite multiple follow-ups.
Can we mark the employee as absconding? How should we proceed with the visa cancellation?
Thank you in advance!





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Q: Hi,
How do I file a complaint against an employer for false absconding?





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