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Resignation during probation in a limited labour contract
Q: Hello Sir, I am working in Jebel Ali free zone as an accountant. The visa is on a 3-year contract. Currently, I am in the probation period. I would like to leave the UAE without informing the employer. Is it possible? If yes, what are the consequences I have to face?
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Jan 11, 2019
Resigning during probation in a limited contract
Q: I am on a limited contract and in the probation period. My UAE offer letter says one thing, and the company contract another, including that where there is any discrepancy, the UAE law will prevail. I want to resign within the probation period, giving as little notice as possible, as I don't trust my employer. I don't care about a ban, but I don't want to be liable for any costs incurred. What is your advice? Thank you.
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Oct 19, 2018
Resignation during probation and possibility of a labour ban
Q: I'm on a limited contract. I would like to resign from my current job and I have not completed my probation period; I have completed only 3 months. I would like to take up a better offer in another country. Am I liable to pay anything to my employer? Do I need to get a consent signature from my employer to get the visa cancelled? My visa is in Dubai, UAE, a limited contract visa. Regards, Karthik
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Nov 20, 2018
What’s the minimum time an employee must work for the employer who brought them to the UAE?
Q: Hello, What is the minimum duration an employee must work for the employer who brought them into the country before they can terminate the contract in the UAE?
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Provisions of Limited and Unlimited Labour Contracts in the UAE Labour Law
When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.
Jan 5, 2019
An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024
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.
Sep 10, 2024
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Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations
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.
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations
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).
Sep 20, 2021
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Deducting visa costs when resigning after more than a year of work
Hello sir, I have been working for 1 year and 6 months in a restaurant without a vacation. Due to my health, I had resigned, and when receiving my payment, they had deducted 4200 for the visa. Please I want to know if it is allowed to pay for the visa. Thank you!
Mar 15, 2021
Is it legal to invest in a crowdfunding outside the UAE?
Regarding investment in a UK-based crowdfunding platform from the UAE I am a UAE (Dubai) resident. Is it legal to invest in a startup that is based in Cayman Island and London through UK based crowdfunding platform (crowdcube.com) from the UAE? Looking for precious advice. Thank you!
Mar 9, 2021
Filing a case for wrongfully encashing a guarantee cheque
3 years back I had given a post-dated cheque as a guarantee to a person whom I had to pay the money. In 3 years time before the due date of the post-dated cheque, I had paid him partially by cash and cheque for which I have his signed vouchers and the PDC cheque details. He was supposed to return back my PDC on the due date and collect the balance amount that was around AED 4000. The cheque value was AED 115,000. On the due date, he demanded more money from me and when I refused, he bounced the cheque and filed a cheque bounce case. He said I gave him a cheque of a closed bank account when he asked the money back and claimed the full amount. I was arrested and had to pay the fine for the cheque bounce case. With the agreement I have with me and the payment voucher proof, can I sue him back for the false accusation? And can I claim compensation for spoiling my name and image?
Dec 13, 2019
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