Legal Question in Employment Law in United Arab Emirates

i am a pharmacist workingas chief pharmacist for a retail pharmacy in abu dhabi. i got a lot better job in another retail pharmacy. i have worked in the present organisation since 2005 till date.on 2nd april 2o11 my contract was changed from unlimited to limited contract as the firm was sold to a different group. duration of this contract was from 2nd april 2011 to 29th sept.2011. i did not get a new contract after that till date.i have submitted my resignation giving 30 days notice ending 14th june.till date no news of acceptance of resignation. i would like to know what benefits am i eligible for and what could be the penalties.how can i proceed if the present company dont cancel my visa. i have decided to join the new firm. my visa is on the firms name since 2005. no chnage in it.kindly let me know the course of action to be taken by me.


Asked on 6/01/12, 9:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

01.06.2012

Dear Sir / Madam,

Since you have completed more than 5 years continuous service in your present job, you are entitled to one half month's salary for each year of completed service as Gratuity, besides other benefits as per the terms and conditions of your appointment.

It is always advisable to part on good terms with your present employer. Your objective should be to get the NOC from the present employer to allow you to endorse the new company's employment visa.

At the most, you may have to just fly out of the country and get back again on the new employer's visa, which your new employer's HR Department will guide you accordingly.

You can mail me for any further on-line advice at [email protected]

Regards,

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Answered on 6/01/12, 9:47 am


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