Our company wants to bring employees. How to guarantee they will not resign after obtaining visas?

Dear Inquirer,

To prevent employees from resigning after obtaining a driving license sponsored by your company, you can implement legal measures such as:

Employment Contract Clauses: Include specific clauses in the contract that require employees to stay with the company for a minimum period after receiving the license, with a clear penalty for early resignation (e.g., reimbursement of license costs).

Bank Guarantee or Security Deposit: Require employees to provide a security deposit that is refundable upon completing a specific period of employment.

Written Agreement: Have employees sign an agreement stating that the company is investing in their license for business purposes, and any resignation before a set period would result in a penalty.

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Include a clause in the employment contract that requires the employee to reimburse the company for the driving license expenses if they resign within a specified period (e.g., 1-3 years).

This clause should clearly state the total cost of the license, including training, testing, and any related fees.

The reimbursement amount can be prorated based on the remaining period of employment.

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Dear questioner

It's important to understand that while companies can take measures to protect their investments, they cannot entirely prevent an employee from resigning.

UAE labor law protects employees' rights, however, we can add training and repayment clauses and stipulate that if the employee resigns before a certain period, they must reimburse the company for driving license costs and recruitment costs.

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let them sign on a training program cost of AED 10000 and they have to pay this if they did not complete the first employee contract.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the sponsorship of driving licenses for employees from Asian countries.

I understand your company's concern about retaining these employees after investing in their licenses.

Here are some professional recommendations for addressing this issue within the framework of UAE labor laws:

1. Employment Contract Clauses:

Incorporate specific clauses in the employment contract that outline the terms of the driving license sponsorship.

These may include a minimum service period post-license acquisition or a pro-rata reimbursement structure if the employee leaves prematurely.

2. Training Bond Agreement:

Implement a separate training bond agreement that stipulates the employee's commitment to remain with the company for a defined period after obtaining the license.

This agreement should clearly state the repayment terms if the employee chooses to leave before the agreed-upon period.

3. Gradual Cost Absorption:

Structure the sponsorship as a loan that is gradually written off over a specified employment period. This approach incentivizes longer-term commitment while providing a clear framework for potential reimbursement.

4. Performance-Linked Incentives:

Develop a performance-based incentive program that rewards employees for their continued service post-license acquisition. This could include bonuses, salary increments, or other benefits tied to retention milestones.

5. Phased License Privileges:

Consider a staged approach to granting full driving privileges, aligning advanced permissions with continued employment and satisfactory performance.

6. Clear Communication:

Ensure all terms related to the license sponsorship are transparently communicated and agreed upon by both parties prior to initiating the process.

It is crucial to note that while these measures can help protect your company's investment, they must be implemented in full compliance with UAE labor laws.

I strongly recommend consulting with us to ensure all agreements and policies are legally sound and enforceable.

If you need any more clarification or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

ABDUL WAHIED

Dear questioner,

To ensure employees remain with the company, you can:

1. Fixed-term contract requiring them to work for a specified period.

2. Compensation clause to recover license costs if they resign early.

3. Training agreement obligating them to reimburse costs if they leave prematurely.

4. Financial guarantee refundable upon completing the commitment.

Ensure these measures comply with UAE labor laws.

For further legal assistance, feel free to contact me.

Mohamed Salah Shoeib

Legal Consultant