Do I need to inform my current employer 2 months in advance if I plan to leave?

Dear Client,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding your current employment situation and the upcoming visa renewal.

Under UAE Labour Law, you are required to provide written notice to your employer if you intend to resign. The standard notice period is a minimum of 30 days, but this can be longer if specified in your employment contract.

You are not obligated to inform your employer of your intention to leave until you have made a formal decision and are ready to submit your resignation.

Since you have not yet received an offer from another company, you are not required to notify your current employer at this stage.

However, as your employer is inquiring about your visa renewal, it is important to consider your plans carefully. If you decide to resign, you must provide the appropriate notice as per your contract or the law.

Key Points to Consider:

- You must give written notice (typically 30-90 days, depending on your contract) before resigning.

- You are not required to inform your employer about your job search or intention to leave until you formally resign.

- If you resign without serving the required notice period, you may be required to compensate your employer with an amount equivalent to your notice period's salary.

- Ensure you review your employment contract for any specific requirements regarding resignation and notice periods.

If you require further guidance or assistance with the resignation process or understanding your contractual obligations, please let us know. We are here to support you.

Best regards,

Send a warning to the employer stating that you do not wish to continue the employment relationship.

Yes, you have to inform them and serve a notice period.

Briefly, under UAE law:

You are not required to inform your company two months in advance unless your employment contract specifically states a notice period (usually one month or more).

Since you haven't received an official offer yet, you're within your rights to wait. However, if you decide not to renew, it's advisable to notify them before the visa expires to avoid automatic renewal or obligations.

Our legal team specializes in employment matters and can assist you with the best course of action. Contact us on WhatsApp for further legal support and advice.

Dear questioner,

It is mandatory even if you are not renewing. Later on, during the notice period, you can withdraw the notice, but you must serve the notice period if you are leaving.

If you need further clarification, kindly share your WhatsApp number.

Since your company is asking about renewal daily, they clearly intend to extend your contract.

If you know you will not be renewing, it’s best to inform them as soon as you are certain, even if you don’t have another offer in hand.

This manages their expectations and avoids potential complications later. Carefully review your employment contract.

There might be a clause stipulating a notice period even at the end of the contract term.

If you need further clarification, you may ask us.