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9 available 9 • View allAvoiding a labour ban upon resignation during probation period
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Q: I am in my probation period. My visa is a free-zone visa and my contract is an unlimited contract.
The company is giving me additional work which is out of my job description due to the resignation of an old employee.
I am really struggling to complete all the responsibilities including mine and that of the ex-employee.
Can I resign without getting a labour ban? Do I need to pay them anything?

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Compensation for resigning during the probation Period
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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.

May 2, 2018
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Is the employee liable to pay visa costs for resigning in probation?



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Q: I am under unlimited contract and still on my probation period. I work in a free zone area as well.
In the contract, it says if I resign under 1 year, I have to bear the cost of the visa, airfare, visa cancellation...etc.
What if I resign just after 6 months and render a 30 day notice period, how would I know how much will I pay?
Do I even have to really pay, and do I get a labour ban?




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Q: I have just been hired last April with unlimited contract and 6 months probation. I have a question about visa and processing costs.
After signing the job offer, they asked me about my attested documents and my passport, so I gave the original for the processing. Then I started working on May 3.
Today May 31, I have received my employment visa and expecting to receive my first salary. However, our accounts told me that there would be AED 559 deduction due to Visa Status Change (Which I believe that employer should be the one covering the fee).
In addition to this, I have also paid AED 210 for the translation of my papers. Until now, all original documents are with my employer. I plan to resign if he insists on the deduction.
Questions:
1. Is it legal to charge me 559 for visa status change and 210 for translation?
2. Should I take my original documents from him?
3. If we have an understanding and we cannot agree, can I not continue the employment? I am still under 6 months probation period.

May 31, 2020
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Can you resign when you are still in the probation period?
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Q: Good day!
I'm working as a servant with 2 yrs visa but still, I'm under a 6 months probation period and I want to resign.
I'm not happy with the wife of my sponsor because of so much attitude.
Do I need to pay them for the visa of 2 yrs they provide for me?
They are expatriates and my visa was issued last April 26, 2021.
Thank you

Sep 8, 2021
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Resignation during the probation period and visa expenses
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Q: Dear Sir,
Can I resign during the probation period?
If I resign, is there any need to pay visa expenses to the company?
What type of ban will be imposed on me if I resign during probation?

Sep 8, 2019
296
Do I have to compensate my company if I resign right after renewing my visa?

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Q: My name is A. I have been working in a private company for 4 years. Now my visa has been renewed but it is only for one week.
If I give my resignation now, will I face any kind of legal action?
Do I have to pay compensation to any company?


Dec 15, 2022
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The rights and responsibilities upon resignation during the probation period?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I did not receive a resignation confirmation from my employer. How do I complain?
What are my rights and responsibilities if I resign during my probationary period?
Should I pay for the visa and/or insurance provided to me by my employer?

Jun 6, 2023
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What is the duration in which the employer has to pay the employee after resignation?



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Q: What is the duration in which the employer has to pay the employee his final payment in case the employee resigns during the probation period to leave the country?




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