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Can the employer ask for any compensation if I resign after finishing my probation period?
I am resigning after 6 month probation period with a one-month notice period for a limited contract.
Can the employer ask for any compensation?
Dear questioner
If you have covered the one-month notice period, then there is no requirement on your part to provide compensation to the company.
If you are unable to provide one month's notice period, then you need to provide one month's salary to the employer as payment in lieu of the notice period.
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Jasim Al Haddad Advocates & Legal Consultants
Hello,
Since you are resigning after completing the probation period and you are serving a one-month notice period under a limited contract, your employer cannot request any compensation from you.
This is in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations in the UAE.
Under Article 42 of the UAE Labour Law, an employee has the right to terminate a limited-term contract after completing the probation period, provided they serve the agreed notice period.
Since you have given one month’s notice, you are fulfilling your legal obligations, and your employer has no right to claim compensation for the remaining contract period, as the law does not impose any such requirement in this situation.
If you were still in the probation period, different rules would apply, especially if you were moving to another employer within or outside the UAE.
However, since you have already completed probation, those restrictions do not apply to you.
If your employer attempts to impose any unlawful deductions or demands compensation, you can file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) to protect your rights.
If you need legal assistance in ensuring a proper exit or handling any disputes with your employer, feel free to contact me by phone or email.
Greetings of the day,
1. Under a limited contract, if you resign before completing the contract term, the employer can ask for compensation.
This is typically half of your three-month salary or the remaining contract period salary, whichever is lower.
2. However, if your contract includes a resignation penalty clause, the employer may enforce it.
3. Exceptions (When You May Not Owe Compensation):
A) If your employer violated labor laws (e.g., unpaid salary, workplace abuse).
B) If you resign due to force majeure or legal reasons.
C) If you are resigning with mutual agreement from the employer.
Best regards,
Sara Al Saedi Advocates & Legal Consultants
Wishing you a pleasant day ahead,
1. Upon consideration regarding your query, if you resign before completing the contract term, the employer can ask for compensation.
This is typically half of your three-month salary or the remaining contract period salary, whichever is lower.
2. However, if your contract includes a resignation penalty clause, the employer may enforce it.
3. Exceptions (When You May Not Owe Compensation):
A) If your employer violated labor laws.
B) If you resign due to force majeure or legal reasons.
C) If you are resigning with mutual agreement from the employer.
According to UAE law, if you resign during the limited contract after the probation period, you are generally not entitled to compensation, unless specified in the contract.
For more details, you can contact us via WhatsApp, as we specialize in such cases and are ready to assist you.
When resigning after a 6-month probation period with a one-month notice requirement under a limited contract:
You should review your employment contract for specific terms related to resignation and compensation.
Fulfill the one-month notice obligation unless an agreement states otherwise.
Ensure payment for any accrued leave and receive your final paycheck.
Understand local labor laws that may affect severance or other compensatory aspects.
Communicate openly with your employer about your resignation.
Hi,
Pursuant to your query by law, there is no compensation you should pay to him, and if he asks it's not legal.
