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Claim of compensation from employee for resigning in a limited contract
Dear Sir,
Hope you're doing well.
Subject: Legal consequences of resignation in a limited labour contract
My neighbour brother earlier went to Dubai for packing work in a hotel for 2 months. And due to the condition of work & not getting a proper salary, he decided to resign.
When he intimated the same to the employer they said he should pay before leaving AED 4500 & his own ticket. He is from a very poor background that's why he came for AED 900 salary.
But now he got actually 750 only without food. Need your kind support to help him to come back to India.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Thank you for getting in touch with me on this.
I understand your friend's situation and this is utterly unlawful and illegal.
At most, your friend is liable to pay 45 days of basic salary (not gross but basic salary) to the employer for terminating the labour contract prematurely.
Further, your friend can approach the Ministry of Labour and lodge a labour complaint about the shortfall of salary and request them to cancel the visa so that your friend can travel back to India.
I trust you will find the above satisfactory. If you require any further assistance then you can email me.
Regards,
Hari Wadhwana
