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          In many countries, there is a defined time limit after which time a debt cannot be recovered. Alamy

          'Do banks write off credit card debt after six years?'

          MoneyFebruary 27, 2022
          Pregnant women are protected under the UAE's new labour law. Getty

          'Are pregnant employees protected under the new UAE labour law?'

          MoneyFebruary 13, 2022
          Employees on probation could be terminated without notice under the previous Labour Law, but this is no longer the case. Getty Images

          ‘Has the employee probation period changed under the UAE's new Labour Law?’

          MoneyFebruary 06, 2022
          Most bonuses are discretionary in that they are based on the employer’s decision and depends on work carried out, targets reached, company profits and so on, and are not guaranteed. Getty Images

          ‘Am I entitled to a bonus after I quit my job?’

          MoneyDecember 25, 2021
          An immigration official checks the documents of a passenger at Dubai International Airport. Wam

          'Will I have an employment ban after absconding from the UAE in 2013?'

          MoneyDecember 18, 2021
          Under the UAE Labour Law, an employer can terminate an employee without notice if they are found to have leaked sensitive company information to a third party. Getty

          'My company sacked me for a leaked screenshot of my work computer'

          MoneyDecember 11, 2021
          The UAE's new Labour Law does not come into effect until February 2, 2022, which means the same rules apply until then. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          'Can I resign during probation under the new UAE Labour Law?'

          MoneyNovember 27, 2021
          If an employee is on a limited contract, even if they give notice in accordance with contract terms, they can still be penalised for breaking the employment contract. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          ‘Will I face a ban if I switch jobs before completing my probation?’

          MoneyNovember 13, 2021
          UAE companies have the right to ask employees to have a medical examination to verify their illness. Getty

          'Can I go to my home country if I am on medical leave?'

          MoneyOctober 30, 2021
          All employees are entitled to be paid for days worked, including if they have resigned during a probationary period. Photo: Getty Images

          ‘Will I be penalised if I quit before completing my probation?’

          MoneyOctober 16, 2021
          It is the employer’s responsibility to arrange an employment visa and work permit and also to pay for them. Pawan Singh / The National

          ‘Do I have to compensate my employer for my visa if I quit during probation?’

          MoneyOctober 02, 2021
          Employers must use the current salary to calculate the end-of-service benefits. Getty Images

          ‘Are end-of-service benefits based on an employee’s current salary?’

          MoneySeptember 25, 2021
          Employment should end at the culmination of the notice period and all benefits are payable to that date. Getty

          ‘Will my end-of-service benefits include pay for my notice period?’

          MoneyAugust 07, 2021
          A bank may block further use of a credit card if they are aware that there will be no income to support any borrowing. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

          ‘Will my bank freeze my account after I quit my job?’

          MoneyJuly 31, 2021
          Some companies will pay an employee's salary for a few days of proven illness during probation, but this is entirely at the employer’s discretion. Getty Images

          ‘Can I take paid sick leave during my probation?’

          MoneyJuly 24, 2021
          Dubai Creek. It is possible for an absconder to return to the UAE on a tourist visa for a holiday as they usually only receive a one-year ban. Reem Mohammed / The National

          'My husband absconded from the UAE five years ago. Can he return on a tourist visa for a holiday?'

          MoneyJune 12, 2021
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