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Abu Dhabi, UAE

If the offer letter is 90-day notice period and the MOL contract is 30 days, Which one is valid?

Hi,

I resigned recently from my job in Abu Dhabi. In my offer letter, they mentioned 90 days notice period but in my MOL contract, I signed for 30 days notice period.

So my question is can I follow my MOL contract for 30 days?

Is there any legal issue that will come?

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KHE Legal Consultancy
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7 Nov 2024, 07:38

Hello,

The offer letter you signed with your employer may state a 90-day notice period. This is a contractual obligation between you and the employer.

The MOL contract that you signed, which is the standard employment contract registered with the Ministry of Labor, stipulates a 30-day notice period.

This is typically a more standardized document and is legally recognized by the government. In the UAE, the MOL contract is considered a legally binding agreement from a regulatory standpoint.

If there is a discrepancy between the terms of the offer letter and the MOL contract, the MOL contract generally prevails in terms of your legal rights and obligations.

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7 Nov 2024, 07:43

Dear questioner

You are required to follow the MOL, which is the official document binding the company and the Labor Laws.

So while resigning from a job, you are only required to follow the notice period of 30 days.

7 Nov 2024, 07:43

If you need further clarifications, kindly share your Whatsapp number.

7 Nov 2024, 07:48

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7 Nov 2024, 10:56

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Jassim Ali Al Haddad Lawyers and Legal Consultants
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7 Nov 2024, 07:49

Hi,

If the Offer Letter is followed by the MOL contract, your notice period is 30 days. The dates on both documents will be used to determine which one comes first.

7 Nov 2024, 08:06

First I got the offer letter and then I got the MOL contract.

18 Nov 2024, 10:32

The contract will be implemented.

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Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants
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7 Nov 2024, 09:11

The employment contract is what counts, not the job offer.

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Hend Humaid Alnuaimi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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7 Nov 2024, 10:00

You can legally follow your MOL contract for a 30-day notice period without facing any legal issues.

 

 

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