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Repercussions of resigning from a limited contract after completing probation
Q: Can I terminate a limited contract after finishing the probation period? Is it lawful for the company to put a ban on me? Questions & Answers
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Are there any travel restrictions due to leaving the UAE without work visa cancelation?
Q: Hi Mam, Good evening! I would like to understand if there will be any kind of travel restrictions while being on transit through UAE or any GCC country airports if my UAE work visa was not canceled while exiting the country way back in 2014. Thank you! Questions & Answers
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The consequences of canceling wife's visa after divorce
Q: Hi sir/madam, I was married and before divorce, my wife did her visa under my name (that I`m her sponsor). 8 months passed since we got divorced and she is still under my visa. If I will cancel her visa, what will happen? Who will pay fees if she will overstay? Currently, she is not working. Questions & Answers
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Can you enter the UAE again if you left with an absconding case?
Q: Dear All, I am outside the UAE Currently. My question is if my previous employer has filed absconding against my work visa, am I not allowed to enter the UAE under a visit visa? I have plans to set up an LLC for my current business in the UAE. For that, I need to travel and initiate the business setup in the UAE. Requesting your kind support and advice regarding the same. Thank you. Questions & Answers
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Getting a job offer while the employer refuses resignation. What to do?
Q: I have been working in a company in Ajman for the last 4 years. My labor contact is limited. It will finish on 19th January 2022. Now I got a job offer letter from a Dubai-based company with a 1 month notice period. I sent a resignation letter yesterday for the 23rd December, but they refused and asked me to stay for 2 months more. I have to join the new company on 25th December. What to do? Questions & Answers
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Time frame allowed to file a labor claim
Q: My employer deducted visa money from my salary between March and October 2020. I reported my employer to labor but the labor representative mentioned that it is over one year and thus, I cannot lay any claim anymore. Is this true? Questions & Answers
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A visit visa is rejected due to an administrative issue. What to do?
Q: Hi, My visit visa was rejected due to an administrative issue. I don’t know what is that. Can anyone explain what is an administrative issue? Questions & Answers
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Will you get labor ban if you resign during probation period for mental health issues?
Q: I want to resign from my job during my probation period due to my mental health issues. I`m on a limited contract for 2 years and I`ve only been working with this company for 3 months. Will I face an employment ban? Or what are the consequences that I will face? I`m a master`s degree holder. Questions & Answers
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How to return to the UAE after being treated from an infectious disease
Q: Dear madam, I would like to get your advice and assistance to get removed from the blacklist and deportation due to an infectious disease in 2016. Now, I have been treated and am completely free from the disease. Now I intend to return to Dubai and find employment. Please advise me on this matter. Thanks! Questions & Answers
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Can I resign from a limited contract during probation for non-payment of salaries?
Q: Good afternoon Madam, I am working in the private sector in Abu Dhabi on a limited-term contract. I have completed 3 months probation period while only the initial 1st-month salary was paid by the employer. Then after they started to delay and now 2 months salaries are delayed. So what action should I take as I don`t want to continue with this employer? I also want to cancel my labor card and visa without reaching to him since he has not followed his promise to pay my salary on time. He is also not paying even the rent amount since I am staying with my family outside. If I get another job in this period, can I work or not? Please advise. Questions & Answers
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Resignation from a free zone company in Jafza to get a better offer
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have been working in a company in Jafza for the last 8 months on a limited contract of three years. I resigned from my current job which is inside JFZA free zone since I got a better job offer from a company inside Jafza free zone as well. I have some doubts to clear. Do I have to pay compensation to my company to cancel my visa? If yes, how much would it be? Is it possible to get any type of ban on me? If it is possible, what kind of ban would it be? Will it be applicable inside the Jafza free zone? Hope you can help me with my queries. I look forward to your reply! Questions & Answers
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Canceling a one-year tenancy contract before its due date
Q: I want to do early cancellation of my tenancy contract in Sharjah. When I approached my real estate, they said that as per the rules, the contract is valid for one year so it cannot be canceled. Please advise how to approach the real estate team for cancellation. Questions & Answers
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How to resign in a limited contract without getting a ban?
Q: How to resign from a limited contract without getting a ban? Questions & Answers
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Imposing a labor ban due to terminating an unlimited contract by an employee
Q: Respected Sir/Madam, I am working in an Ajman mainland firm with an unlimited contract for 1 year. I got an offer from another employer for the same position with a higher salary. My present contract stated that I have a probation period of 3 months. My questions are: 1) Will my employer be able to impose a labour ban if I do not fulfil the notice period of 3 months? 2) If I fulfil my 3 months notice period, is there any way that my present employer can prevent me from joining a new job? Please let me know the answer to the above situation! Regards, Questions & Answers
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Submitting a new memo with a new claim in a labor case
Q: Hi, I already have a labor case number. My first hearing is already set for the 1st week of December but I want to change the memo submitted since the amount mentioned there is not the amount I want to claim. The 1st memo submitted is done by a typing center. Can I upload the new memo through any typing center? And when can I upload it? Questions & Answers
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