If we update ourselves every month latest changes in UAE labour laws and other related issued time to time will be helpful for us. Any suggestions. Shall we start SM Sultan 0501481989
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Thats a good idea... Y dont we start with Visas... So Admin guys.... can we have your views ????
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It's a very good idea... Laws keep changing here, and sometimes we are unaware of the latest changes. Anyways, let me start with this query...
1) If a company does not give an employee NOC, and if he gets a ban from labor of 6 months, is there any other way he can lift the ban? I'm talking about an employee who has finished 1 year of service only.
Thanks in advance.
Sandeep
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1) If a company does not give an employee NOC, and if he gets a ban from labor of 6 months, is there any other way he can lift the ban? I'm talking about an employee who has finished 1 year of service only.
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Yes, Mr. Sandeep,
The 6-month ban can be lifted by paying AED 5000 as he has completed one year of service. This payment can be made by the employee himself or the new employer. It is applicable for all categories. If an employer imposes a ban longer than six months, it is very difficult to lift. In such cases, the employee should seek assistance from the labor department to address the situation.
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The 6-month ban can be lifted by paying AED 5000 as he has completed one year of service. This payment can be made by the employee himself or the new employer. It is applicable for all categories. If an employer imposes a ban longer than six months, it is very difficult to lift. In such cases, the employee should seek assistance from the labor department to address the situation.
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Thank you, Sultan! But you know, I keep reading so many articles that one is never sure which is the latest rule, as rules keep crisscrossing each other. Do keep posting; hope others join in too. Cheers.
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Yes, the rules are not clear out here and keep changing every next day.
I have a question: What if a person is terminated during probation? Will he get a ban if his sponsor does not give him an NOC?
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I have a question: What if a person is terminated during probation? Will he get a ban if his sponsor does not give him an NOC?
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Hi all,
I am Hari, working as a BDM in Bangalore. I was working in Dubai; due to my father's health condition, I was forced to come back to India. I did not cancel my employment visa in Dubai. Now I have planned to go for higher studies, and I wanted to know whether it will be an issue since I have not cancelled the visa. Will it affect my career if I am planning to go to some other countries? When I asked my company, they told me that if I am not returning back in 6 months, the visa will get automatically cancelled.
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I am Hari, working as a BDM in Bangalore. I was working in Dubai; due to my father's health condition, I was forced to come back to India. I did not cancel my employment visa in Dubai. Now I have planned to go for higher studies, and I wanted to know whether it will be an issue since I have not cancelled the visa. Will it affect my career if I am planning to go to some other countries? When I asked my company, they told me that if I am not returning back in 6 months, the visa will get automatically cancelled.
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Hari
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Hi Mildred,
If a person is terminated during probation, he/she will have to reimburse all the costs to the company for any expenses incurred in getting him/her on board. There could be a chance of him getting a ban if the sponsor does not give him an NOC. He has to amicably request them to give him an NOC or pay them any compensation. In this way, an NOC could be given.
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If a person is terminated during probation, he/she will have to reimburse all the costs to the company for any expenses incurred in getting him/her on board. There could be a chance of him getting a ban if the sponsor does not give him an NOC. He has to amicably request them to give him an NOC or pay them any compensation. In this way, an NOC could be given.
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hi hari, you can travel to any other country, there is no problem. but if you want to come back here, you will have to get it cancelled here to apply for a re-entry... regards, sandeep
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What if a person completes his 3 yr contract.... will he still have the 6 months automatic labour ban???
I had a problem with one candidate on the visa issue... he had completed 2.9 months in his previous company (after his visa was stamped) but it has crossed 3yrs from his DOJ coz he worked on visit. N now we can’t get an employment visa coz the system shows he has 6 months ban... We are not allowed to lift it also...
The visa issue here is making recruitment even tough added to the scarce man power supply in this region...
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I had a problem with one candidate on the visa issue... he had completed 2.9 months in his previous company (after his visa was stamped) but it has crossed 3yrs from his DOJ coz he worked on visit. N now we can’t get an employment visa coz the system shows he has 6 months ban... We are not allowed to lift it also...
The visa issue here is making recruitment even tough added to the scarce man power supply in this region...
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Hi,
Thanks for the email, but according to the labor law currently, the visa gets automatically cancelled, and the passport number will be sent to the absconding list in the UAE embassy. Moreover, we cannot enter the UAE for the entire life... Is that true?
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Thanks for the email, but according to the labor law currently, the visa gets automatically cancelled, and the passport number will be sent to the absconding list in the UAE embassy. Moreover, we cannot enter the UAE for the entire life... Is that true?
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Dear friend,
If you have a work permit visa in the UAE and stay in the country for more than 6 months, then your visa will be automatically canceled, and your passport details will be forwarded to immigration for a lifetime ban.
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Raghav
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If you have a work permit visa in the UAE and stay in the country for more than 6 months, then your visa will be automatically canceled, and your passport details will be forwarded to immigration for a lifetime ban.
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Mildred, what they go by is the date of stamping on the visa. I too have come across instances of something similar.
You can do one thing... check Gulf News under ASK THE LAW. You will notice that the person answering questions contradicts his answers.
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Well, hi all.
I have spent some time in Dubai, as a matter of fact, the past 6 1/2 years. I could maybe contribute to the discussion.
A) Dubai is currently following an outdated labor law, but it is now under revision and available for all to see on the UAE Ministry site.
B) As far as bans go, all canceled visas immediately and automatically receive a 6-month ban unless an NOC is provided by the employer.
C) Further, in case a 6-month ban is imposed, a visit visa is usually taken for the candidate and then renewed after 3 months. Trips to Kish for junior management and to India, or as applicable, are usually done for the visa change.
D) In the event that an employer files an absconding report at the labor department in Dubai, proper justification and proof are required. Sometimes people are on vacation or the company sends them for projects outside of the UAE; if an absconding report is filed, the person is banned from entry into the UAE (all 7 emirates) for life. Before computerization, people used to enter through other emirates, so there is no chance of a visit either.
E) If a one-year ban is imposed, at least in Dubai, the company needs to be very powerful and have excellent contacts. If not, the labor department does not accept it. Because in the event of a one-year ban, the person cannot enter the UAE on a visit; it goes to the immigration department, so no entry is possible.
F) With reference to an article in Gulf News from 4 months ago, there is no comprehensive mention of bans in the labor laws. It seems that the labor department themselves are confused about this.
G) Lastly, labor laws are different in free zones. There, there are no bans, and you can change companies provided the contract is fulfilled.
H) Even during probation, companies that sponsor the visa have the right to ban the employee, which is what many companies do.
I) To combat such practices, the Mission visa is now instituted in Dubai labor, where a person is given a visa for four months, and depending on the contract between the company and the individual, even family members can be brought to the UAE. This is good for short-term projects or for top positions during probation.
Now, after having said all this, I also have to inform you that there are companies owned by the government that are not even registered with the labor department. Yes, this is true. They do not have any of their employee contracts registered with the labor department because they are government-owned or, as I call it, semi-public, as government companies now seem to have IPOs that are grand! You would not believe this, but these companies can do what they want. They deal directly with immigration, and an employee who has been wronged cannot go to labor because the labor department says they are not registered with us and do not come within our jurisdiction!
Lastly, there is also preemptive visa for government and semi-government companies. In the event that they need you, they will ask if your current company is going to ban you when you leave. If you say yes, they will provide something called a preemptive application! You wouldn't believe it, but with this application, when the current company cancels the visa and tries to impose any ban, they will be informed that the person has been transferred to another visa. Hence, the preemptive application, but this is only possible for government and semi-government companies.
At the very end, as long as the company is not semi-government or an extremely powerful entity, there are sources through which even a one-year ban can be removed. Unfortunately, I cannot disclose these sources, but they are available in Dubai. Basically, the record of your ban will be erased, and you can apply for a visa again.
As for the 6-month ban, the option is to get a visit visa or, in the case of big companies, they provide a letter to the labor department to have the ban removed.
Well, I hope all that was useful. I will do my best to provide more information where possible.
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I have spent some time in Dubai, as a matter of fact, the past 6 1/2 years. I could maybe contribute to the discussion.
A) Dubai is currently following an outdated labor law, but it is now under revision and available for all to see on the UAE Ministry site.
B) As far as bans go, all canceled visas immediately and automatically receive a 6-month ban unless an NOC is provided by the employer.
C) Further, in case a 6-month ban is imposed, a visit visa is usually taken for the candidate and then renewed after 3 months. Trips to Kish for junior management and to India, or as applicable, are usually done for the visa change.
D) In the event that an employer files an absconding report at the labor department in Dubai, proper justification and proof are required. Sometimes people are on vacation or the company sends them for projects outside of the UAE; if an absconding report is filed, the person is banned from entry into the UAE (all 7 emirates) for life. Before computerization, people used to enter through other emirates, so there is no chance of a visit either.
E) If a one-year ban is imposed, at least in Dubai, the company needs to be very powerful and have excellent contacts. If not, the labor department does not accept it. Because in the event of a one-year ban, the person cannot enter the UAE on a visit; it goes to the immigration department, so no entry is possible.
F) With reference to an article in Gulf News from 4 months ago, there is no comprehensive mention of bans in the labor laws. It seems that the labor department themselves are confused about this.
G) Lastly, labor laws are different in free zones. There, there are no bans, and you can change companies provided the contract is fulfilled.
H) Even during probation, companies that sponsor the visa have the right to ban the employee, which is what many companies do.
I) To combat such practices, the Mission visa is now instituted in Dubai labor, where a person is given a visa for four months, and depending on the contract between the company and the individual, even family members can be brought to the UAE. This is good for short-term projects or for top positions during probation.
Now, after having said all this, I also have to inform you that there are companies owned by the government that are not even registered with the labor department. Yes, this is true. They do not have any of their employee contracts registered with the labor department because they are government-owned or, as I call it, semi-public, as government companies now seem to have IPOs that are grand! You would not believe this, but these companies can do what they want. They deal directly with immigration, and an employee who has been wronged cannot go to labor because the labor department says they are not registered with us and do not come within our jurisdiction!
Lastly, there is also preemptive visa for government and semi-government companies. In the event that they need you, they will ask if your current company is going to ban you when you leave. If you say yes, they will provide something called a preemptive application! You wouldn't believe it, but with this application, when the current company cancels the visa and tries to impose any ban, they will be informed that the person has been transferred to another visa. Hence, the preemptive application, but this is only possible for government and semi-government companies.
At the very end, as long as the company is not semi-government or an extremely powerful entity, there are sources through which even a one-year ban can be removed. Unfortunately, I cannot disclose these sources, but they are available in Dubai. Basically, the record of your ban will be erased, and you can apply for a visa again.
As for the 6-month ban, the option is to get a visit visa or, in the case of big companies, they provide a letter to the labor department to have the ban removed.
Well, I hope all that was useful. I will do my best to provide more information where possible.
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Dear All,
Let me introduce myself, I am Arun, working in Dubai. I think in HR, although laws are important, you can always check with your lawyer to get things done. Most importantly, HR is going to be in huge demand in two aspects: talent acquisition and retention. Can we analyze the recruitment strategies generally adopted in this part of the world and try to learn something very dynamic?
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Let me introduce myself, I am Arun, working in Dubai. I think in HR, although laws are important, you can always check with your lawyer to get things done. Most importantly, HR is going to be in huge demand in two aspects: talent acquisition and retention. Can we analyze the recruitment strategies generally adopted in this part of the world and try to learn something very dynamic?
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hi guys iam looking same kind of discussions who stays in DOHA ....is there anybody from doha city ramana
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hi arun, welcome to the forum... anyone interested in posting any info or has a query pls feel free to ask us..... take care
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Hi Hari,
I am Hari, working as a BDM in Bangalore. I was working in Dubai. Due to my father's health condition, I was forced to come back to India. I did not cancel my employment visa in Dubai. Now, I have planned to go for higher studies. I wanted to know whether it will be an issue since I have not cancelled the visa. Will it affect my career if I am planning to go to some other countries? When I asked my company, they told me that if I am not returning back in 6 months, the visa will get automatically cancelled.
Regards,
Hari
There would be no problem for you as your employer would cancel your visa themselves as it is compulsory as per UAE law to cancel the visa. One more reason to cancel your visa is that they would get back the visa deposit amount from the labor office.
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I am Hari, working as a BDM in Bangalore. I was working in Dubai. Due to my father's health condition, I was forced to come back to India. I did not cancel my employment visa in Dubai. Now, I have planned to go for higher studies. I wanted to know whether it will be an issue since I have not cancelled the visa. Will it affect my career if I am planning to go to some other countries? When I asked my company, they told me that if I am not returning back in 6 months, the visa will get automatically cancelled.
Regards,
Hari
There would be no problem for you as your employer would cancel your visa themselves as it is compulsory as per UAE law to cancel the visa. One more reason to cancel your visa is that they would get back the visa deposit amount from the labor office.
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Nice meeting you, guys. I would like to introduce myself as Sai Srikanth, working in Dubai as an HR Executive, with 5 years of experience in HR core functions from Hyderabad, India. I joined on the 31st of December, 2007, with a Free Zone VISA in Dubai.
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Hi,
I am Farooq here and I wanted to know more about Dubai Labour Laws as I am planning to come to Dubai for a job hunt in the HR domain. Are there any good consultants in Dubai who can assist me in getting a job? Additionally, I am looking for information on the salary structure for HR positions in Dubai.
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Farooq Ismail
Email: farooqismail@gmail.com
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I am Farooq here and I wanted to know more about Dubai Labour Laws as I am planning to come to Dubai for a job hunt in the HR domain. Are there any good consultants in Dubai who can assist me in getting a job? Additionally, I am looking for information on the salary structure for HR positions in Dubai.
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Farooq Ismail
Email: farooqismail@gmail.com
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Hi, I am working in Dubai for a company based in Garhoud Area since February 2008. I am under probation for 6 months. Can I leave this company and join a company in any free zone? Will I have to leave the country? What happens if the company that I am working for does not give me an NOC and puts a ban? What are my options? My wife and kid are on my visa; will they get affected in any way? Please advise.
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Hi guys, I would like to introduce myself as saisrikanth. Working as HR Executive in plastics packaging industry. Nice meeting u all and hope i can share and learn some thing with u all. srikanth
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Hi All, I am Razeena, working in Abu Dhabi as Admin & HR Assistant. Could anyone please send me a format for a labour supply contract. regards, Razeena Nowfal:icon1:
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Hi All,
This forum seems to be really important. I work as an HR in a well-known company. The discussions regarding NOCs seem to be very useful. I have a doubt. Recently, I heard from friends that the government is going to announce that from next month, there is no need for NOCs. Is that true? Let me know.
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This forum seems to be really important. I work as an HR in a well-known company. The discussions regarding NOCs seem to be very useful. I have a doubt. Recently, I heard from friends that the government is going to announce that from next month, there is no need for NOCs. Is that true? Let me know.
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Ezhil
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That's a good idea to update ourselves every month on the latest changes in UAE labor laws and other related issues. It's a good move. We need to strengthen our UAE chapter.
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Dear All,
As per Article 25, "the maximum working hours for children shall be 6 hrs a day." But one of the persons working in UAE states that no child laborers are employed in UAE. Is it true? However, as per Article 25, it means child labor can be employed.
Does child labor exist in UAE or not? Also, is there any minimum wage fixed by the UAE government? If so, what is the minimum wage? Otherwise, what is the lowest wage that is being paid for workers and staff?
Hope to get a reply.
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As per Article 25, "the maximum working hours for children shall be 6 hrs a day." But one of the persons working in UAE states that no child laborers are employed in UAE. Is it true? However, as per Article 25, it means child labor can be employed.
Does child labor exist in UAE or not? Also, is there any minimum wage fixed by the UAE government? If so, what is the minimum wage? Otherwise, what is the lowest wage that is being paid for workers and staff?
Hope to get a reply.
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Dear All,
Greetings to you.
Most of you are aware, if you happen to be a regular visitor to CiteHR UAE forum, or may not be if these are one or two visits of yours. Please be informed that we have a group called CiteHR UAE Forum, for which we had one face-to-face meet on 27th June 2008 in Dubai.
Our next meet, CiteHR UAE Forum Meet Two, is scheduled for 29th August 2008; the location of this meet is Abu Dhabi.
As of now, we have 20 members registered, and we will be limiting this meet to 30 members. Those who are interested in registering, please send an email to Mildred Pinto with all your details such as Name, Company, Designation, contact details – Email, Phone numbers.
Our agenda for the meet has been sent to registered members. Those interested can write to me, and I will be happy to forward you a copy of it.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Cheers,
Sajid Rasheed
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Greetings to you.
Most of you are aware, if you happen to be a regular visitor to CiteHR UAE forum, or may not be if these are one or two visits of yours. Please be informed that we have a group called CiteHR UAE Forum, for which we had one face-to-face meet on 27th June 2008 in Dubai.
Our next meet, CiteHR UAE Forum Meet Two, is scheduled for 29th August 2008; the location of this meet is Abu Dhabi.
As of now, we have 20 members registered, and we will be limiting this meet to 30 members. Those who are interested in registering, please send an email to Mildred Pinto with all your details such as Name, Company, Designation, contact details – Email, Phone numbers.
Our agenda for the meet has been sent to registered members. Those interested can write to me, and I will be happy to forward you a copy of it.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Cheers,
Sajid Rasheed
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Dear All,
I am working with Kuehne+Nagle, India as an HR Generalist. As my husband has received a transfer to Dubai, I will also be relocating with him, and therefore, I am in search of a job in HR. Kindly assist me if you are aware of any openings. I have 3.5 years of experience and currently hold a position at the Senior Executive level. Additionally, please provide me with updates on the labor laws and HR practices specific to Dubai. I will update my resume and send it to you for your reference and assistance.
Thank you for your support.
Reks
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I am working with Kuehne+Nagle, India as an HR Generalist. As my husband has received a transfer to Dubai, I will also be relocating with him, and therefore, I am in search of a job in HR. Kindly assist me if you are aware of any openings. I have 3.5 years of experience and currently hold a position at the Senior Executive level. Additionally, please provide me with updates on the labor laws and HR practices specific to Dubai. I will update my resume and send it to you for your reference and assistance.
Thank you for your support.
Reks
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Dear All,
I am working at Kuehne+Nagel, Chennai as Sr. Executive - HR. My area of specialization is HR Generalist. I have 3.5 years of experience, and now, as my husband has received a transfer to Dubai, I will be relocating with him. Kindly inform me of any HR job openings. Additionally, please provide updates on HR practices and labor laws in Dubai that I should be aware of. I will send my updated resume soon. Your assistance is appreciated.
Thank you.
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I am working at Kuehne+Nagel, Chennai as Sr. Executive - HR. My area of specialization is HR Generalist. I have 3.5 years of experience, and now, as my husband has received a transfer to Dubai, I will be relocating with him. Kindly inform me of any HR job openings. Additionally, please provide updates on HR practices and labor laws in Dubai that I should be aware of. I will send my updated resume soon. Your assistance is appreciated.
Thank you.
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Hi, How about f\if you did not finish a 1 year of service, is it still a 6 months ban or 1 year. note that I have signed a 6 months ban in the application for cancellation. Thanks, ganda
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I am new to this field in Dubai, and as I am working in the branch office, the process for obtaining a visa is impossible to know. The whole procedure stops, and finally, I get the blame that it was delayed due to me. Can you please give me all the details for the visa process? Thanks in advance.
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Hi, I am Hanif, working in a private sector manufacturing. I heard from friends that the 6-month ban for not continuing the contract will be removed from UAE labor law. Can anybody furnish me with further details about this?
Hanif
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Hi, I joined today.
I was working in Dubai for 3 years. I planned to open a company in Dubai and was searching for a PRO. Finally, I approached a PRO, unfortunately, he was my company's PRO. I dropped the idea of joining that PRO for my business. Things were going fine. I decided to resign from my company and got a new and best offer in my hand. I was happy. One fine day, I met the PRO with my boss, and then my boss came to know about my idea of opening a company through that PRO. The problem started. He didn't give me an NOC and lodged an absconding complaint against me. I fought in the labor court, the decision was in my favor (I felt that time). I got banned for one year. After 1.5 years, I got a good offer in Dubai, and I got an employment visa as well. When I landed at Dubai airport, I came to know that I had a lifetime immigration ban.
My questions are:
1. Why did I get a visa while a lifetime immigration ban was in place?
2. Is it possible to waive (lift) a lifetime immigration ban? If yes, how?
3. Is immigration banned for all seven emirates?
4. Why did I get a lifetime immigration ban once I proved that I am not absconding in the labor court?
5. Why didn't they tell me that immigration is lifetime banned? Why did the labor court deceive labor?
Please, can anyone help me?
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I was working in Dubai for 3 years. I planned to open a company in Dubai and was searching for a PRO. Finally, I approached a PRO, unfortunately, he was my company's PRO. I dropped the idea of joining that PRO for my business. Things were going fine. I decided to resign from my company and got a new and best offer in my hand. I was happy. One fine day, I met the PRO with my boss, and then my boss came to know about my idea of opening a company through that PRO. The problem started. He didn't give me an NOC and lodged an absconding complaint against me. I fought in the labor court, the decision was in my favor (I felt that time). I got banned for one year. After 1.5 years, I got a good offer in Dubai, and I got an employment visa as well. When I landed at Dubai airport, I came to know that I had a lifetime immigration ban.
My questions are:
1. Why did I get a visa while a lifetime immigration ban was in place?
2. Is it possible to waive (lift) a lifetime immigration ban? If yes, how?
3. Is immigration banned for all seven emirates?
4. Why did I get a lifetime immigration ban once I proved that I am not absconding in the labor court?
5. Why didn't they tell me that immigration is lifetime banned? Why did the labor court deceive labor?
Please, can anyone help me?
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Mr. S.M. Sultan,
It is possible to get a six-month position in HR or the Administration department in Dubai. I have nine years of experience in India and four months as an Administration Officer in Qatar.
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R. Parthasarathy
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It is possible to get a six-month position in HR or the Administration department in Dubai. I have nine years of experience in India and four months as an Administration Officer in Qatar.
Regards,
R. Parthasarathy
From India, Madras
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Dear friends,
I have an offer from a company called UAE Exchange. The offer is good, and they are also providing accommodation in Abu Dhabi, my work location. Can anyone working in the UAE tell me about the company, the culture, and the place Abu Dhabi? Also, I would like to know about the cost of living there.
Thank you!
From India
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I have an offer from a company called UAE Exchange. The offer is good, and they are also providing accommodation in Abu Dhabi, my work location. Can anyone working in the UAE tell me about the company, the culture, and the place Abu Dhabi? Also, I would like to know about the cost of living there.
Thank you!
From India
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For Lineesh. UAE exchange is a famous co. here in UAE, my many friends r working there. If u r satisfied with ur offer definetly u can proceed.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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I want to join another company. Right now, I am working on a probation period of six months as per my employment contract. What are the options open for me to get a new job without facing a ban? Is there an easy way to avoid at least a six-month ban, or can I pay a job lift ban amount to remove the ban? I am a diploma Mechanical engineer, and my designation on the visa is quality controller.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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I want to leave my present job. I am not happy with my working environment and surroundings. I am getting a nice offer from another employer. So, how can I leave my present employer and transfer my visa if he is not providing me with an NOC? Or, if I resign now, I am on probation for 6 months, of which I have completed 2 months. How many months or years of a ban will I get, and can I lift the ban? Is it possible for a diploma mechanical engineer? Otherwise, I must work for at least 1 year so that I can easily lift the ban. I am confused, please guide me on how I can save myself from getting a 1-year ban.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi,
Recently, two guys have been recruited, and I was trying to lift the labor ban for them. I came to know that if you finish a 3-year contract, you can lift the ban with a new employer. If you have a ban due to canceling the visa before 3 years, then you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the company you were working for. Only then can your new employer lift the ban. However, please note that if you renew the contract for the next 3 years, you need to fulfill that contract.
This ban will not affect you if you join a company in a free zone.
If you have any updates on this matter, please let me know.
Regards,
Rajesh
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Recently, two guys have been recruited, and I was trying to lift the labor ban for them. I came to know that if you finish a 3-year contract, you can lift the ban with a new employer. If you have a ban due to canceling the visa before 3 years, then you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the company you were working for. Only then can your new employer lift the ban. However, please note that if you renew the contract for the next 3 years, you need to fulfill that contract.
This ban will not affect you if you join a company in a free zone.
If you have any updates on this matter, please let me know.
Regards,
Rajesh
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi Guys, greetings to you. I would like to introduce myself Guru, Recruitment Consultant working in UAE. Happy to see Cite HR UAE forum. Thanks for updating Labour laws.. Cheers, Guru
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi Sulthan,
Can you share any information on UAE labor laws? I also require an offer/appointment to issue for a candidate to work in the UAE. Can you please help me with this?
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Shravan
From India, Hyderabad
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Can you share any information on UAE labor laws? I also require an offer/appointment to issue for a candidate to work in the UAE. Can you please help me with this?
Regards,
Shravan
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Friends, Plz Mail Me A Website Consist Of New Labour Laws In Uae.plz Regards,\sumith Recruitment Manager
From United States, Cambridge
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From United States, Cambridge
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Termination of a contract during or at the end of probation can be done without notice. In such a case, neither of the parties (the one which canceled the contract) is liable to pay any reimbursements or fines. However, if the contract is limited (maximum 4 years) and the employee breaks the contract before its completion, then he is subject to a one-year ban, plus compensation payable equal to one and a half months' salary for three months or the remaining period of the contract, whichever is less, and non-payment of end-of-service benefits.
If the contract is unlimited, then with one month's notice, you can leave the service. An automatic labor ban of six months shall be applied. If you have completed one year of service, you are eligible for gratuity, which shall be 21 days for each completed year, without the need to pay any compensation.
I would like to hear from members who are working in UAE as I myself am working in Ajman in the HR department, so that we may get in touch personally too.
Regards,
Mini
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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If the contract is unlimited, then with one month's notice, you can leave the service. An automatic labor ban of six months shall be applied. If you have completed one year of service, you are eligible for gratuity, which shall be 21 days for each completed year, without the need to pay any compensation.
I would like to hear from members who are working in UAE as I myself am working in Ajman in the HR department, so that we may get in touch personally too.
Regards,
Mini
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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if you are working in any other emirate then even if you have a ban you can get a visa from free zone . no noc is required here mini
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Are the laws in Dubai different from Ajman? Hey, I'm working in Ajman but intend to take up another job in Sharjah or Dubai for that matter. My query is that I have almost 2+ years of experience in this field now, but all visa issues I deal with are as per Ajman law. So, guys, is there any change when the emirate changes? I mean, will this experience help me in my next job? Please guide.
Thanks,
Mini
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Thanks,
Mini
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi all,
I would love to be a part of this forum! I moved to Dubai in January 2008 and am still unraveling the many mysteries of the UAE Labor Law!!! Any help from experienced guys will be great!! Also, I would welcome the opportunity to meet up with other HR professionals working in the UAE.
Thanks,
Samina
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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I would love to be a part of this forum! I moved to Dubai in January 2008 and am still unraveling the many mysteries of the UAE Labor Law!!! Any help from experienced guys will be great!! Also, I would welcome the opportunity to meet up with other HR professionals working in the UAE.
Thanks,
Samina
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi, This is Yusuf from RAK. I would like to know something about termination.. anyone can help? please contact me at yusuf_memon2001(at)yahoo(dot)com *replace (at) (dot) with symbols. Best Regards, Yusuf.
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Hi,
This is Yusuf from RAK. I would like to know something about termination. Can anyone help? Please contact me at yusuf_memon2001@yahoo.com (replace (at) with @ and (dot) with .).
Best Regards,
Yusuf.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi,
This is Yusuf from RAK. I would like to know something about termination. Can anyone help? Please contact me at yusuf_memon2001@yahoo.com (replace (at) with @ and (dot) with .).
Best Regards,
Yusuf.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Dear ...??? Check Immini’s response if you scroll up dated 14/12 / 2008 Cheers Sajid Rasheed
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi all,
I am Venkat, working in the textile industry as an HR executive. I would like to explore job opportunities in Dubai within the HR core field. I have 3 years of experience in HR core. Could anyone please recommend some reputable consultancy firms to contact via email?
With regards,
Venkat
Email: venkat.nagam@gmail.com
From India, Hyderabad
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I am Venkat, working in the textile industry as an HR executive. I would like to explore job opportunities in Dubai within the HR core field. I have 3 years of experience in HR core. Could anyone please recommend some reputable consultancy firms to contact via email?
With regards,
Venkat
Email: venkat.nagam@gmail.com
From India, Hyderabad
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is there anyone who can delete my post or modify (remove my email address) on page no. 6? please guys, help me out. i dont want my email address to be displayed...
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Hi, I have joined an organization in the HR Department of a RETAIL firm in the Free Zone Dubai. I need your help in designing the HR Policy manual. The strength of the firm is 400 employees. I have to start from scratch as the HR Department is a new concept for the firm. Also, the organization wants to implement the Grading System for the employees. I have been an HR in the IT Sector, so I don't have much idea of how the Retail sector works. Kindly help. It's urgent.
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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help me with this please, about UAE Law, NOC, Ban and Visa... Thanx .
From United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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From United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Hello Sir,
I am working in Dubai; this is my first contract, and I have completed 18 months of service. I have a better opportunity now and would like to make a change. However, my current employer is not willing to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC). I need to join another company as soon as possible. How can I lift the ban if my current employer imposes one?
Regards,
Rameez
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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I am working in Dubai; this is my first contract, and I have completed 18 months of service. I have a better opportunity now and would like to make a change. However, my current employer is not willing to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC). I need to join another company as soon as possible. How can I lift the ban if my current employer imposes one?
Regards,
Rameez
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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