Amid the ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region and the escalation of the Iran vs US-Israel war, expats in the Emirates have been fleeing the region in search of safety and out of concerns for their lives. Recently, there have been reports of individuals and families upping and leaving so suddenly that many of them have left their own pets abandoned on the streets, tied to a rope or stuck in a box. While informing friends and neighbours might not be necessary while leaving the land, what are the rules about leaving the UAE without formally notifying your employer? What does the UAE Labour Law allow employees to do and what are the risks, if any?
Well, the conditions depend on the terms of the individual employment contract, along with the employer's internal policies. Also factoring in are the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, (UAE Labour Law).
However, as per Michael Kortbawi, Partner at BSA LAW, employees who leave the country without notifying the employer are considered to be absconding from work. "It is treated as an unauthorised absence from work," he said to Gulf News.
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