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.

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

Q: Hi Sir/Madam I have given resignation during my probation period (within three months), and I want to know if I have to pay any compensation to the company.

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?

Q: I am terminating my contract under probation period. The company is asking 3 months compensation, is that legal?

Q: Hello, I am here on a limited contract of 2 years and I'm not interested in continuing my employment. My contract states that I'm liable for any "legal fees" for terminating the contract early. I'm still within my three-month probation period and I am wondering about a couple of things. Is there a penalty for leaving early? Do I have to give the standard 30-day notice? Am I liable for my own airfare home? Any other information you think would be helpful would also be greatly appreciated.

Q: Hello Ma'am!! I am a Chartered Accountant by profession. I have resigned during my probation period in Abu Dhabi. I am on a limited contract of two years. My current employer is willing to relieve me and asking me to put the paper mentioning "I want to go back to India". Fortunately, during probation only I've figured out another job, cracked the interview & the other employer has offered me a job. So is there any labour ban applicable in such a scenario? After resigning, do I have to go back to India or I can join the new company? I will be serving a notice period of 30 days as well as 45 days of compensation as mentioned in my limited contract. It would be great Ma'am if you can assist me as it's a question of my future.

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.

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.

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