UAE Probation Period Rights Checker

UAE Probation Period Rights Checker

Understand your rights during probation. Updated March 2026.

What is your situation?
How long have you been in your current role?
Are you joining another company in the UAE?
Your Resignation Rights
Key Points About Resigning During Probation
  • Notice period: 14 days minimum (not 30) during probation
  • No gratuity: You are not entitled to end of service gratuity if less than 1 year
  • Ban-free: Under new UAE law, there is NO employment ban when you resign
  • Visa cancellation: Your employer will cancel your visa within 30 days
  • New visa eligibility: You can immediately apply for a new visa with another company
Important: Get your resignation letter and employment contract copy from HR. You may need these to apply for a new visa or prove your status to the authorities.
What to Do Next
  1. 1. Inform your manager informally first
  2. 2. Submit a formal resignation letter to HR
  3. 3. Keep a copy with delivery confirmation
  4. 4. Serve 14 days notice period
  5. 5. Request your labour contract and resignation letter from HR
  6. 6. Ensure your visa is cancelled properly by employer
  7. 7. Apply for new visa with new employer immediately if applicable
Your Termination Rights
Your Rights When Terminated During Probation
  • Notice period: Employer must give 14 days notice (or pay salary in lieu)
  • No ban: Under new law, termination does not result in employment ban
  • Visa status: You have 30 days to find a new job and get sponsored
  • Gratuity: Not eligible if service is less than 1 year
  • Unused leave: You may be entitled to leave encashment if per contract
Ban-Free: The new UAE employment law removed bans for probation-period exits. You can immediately sponsor a new visa without waiting periods.
What to Do Next
  1. 1. Request the termination letter in writing from HR
  2. 2. Confirm notice period and any settlement amount
  3. 3. Request your labour contract and employment documents
  4. 4. Clarify visa cancellation timeline (must be within 30 days)
  5. 5. Check if any final payment is due to you
  6. 6. Start job search immediately to sponsor new visa within 30 days
  7. 7. Keep all communication with employer in writing
Your Probation Period Rights Summary
Leave Entitlement During Probation
  • Paid leave: Zero paid annual leave during probation
  • Sick leave: As per company policy (usually unpaid during probation)
  • Compassionate leave: Employer discretion, usually unpaid
  • Public holidays: Paid (these are statutory)
Notice Period & Exit Rights
  • Your notice period: 14 days (not 30) when you resign
  • Employer notice period: 14 days if they terminate you
  • Can either party give notice in writing and leave immediately
  • No employment ban under new UAE law
Gratuity & Final Settlement
  • No gratuity if you exit before 1 year of service
  • Unused leave: May be encashed per contract terms
  • Final payment must be made within 14 days of contract end
  • You have 30 days visa grace period after employment ends
Probation Period: Standard probation in UAE is 6 months (can be extended to 12 months). After probation, you get the 30-day notice period and gratuity entitlements.
Employment Ban Removed: As of 2021, UAE removed employment bans for workers who leave their jobs voluntarily or are terminated during probation. You can immediately sponsor a new visa with another employer.
Last updated: March 2026 | Based on UAE Labour Law | Designed for inspireambitions.com