No ban for resigning if boss fails to fulfil contract terms in UAE

  • Date: 21-Sep-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:UAE
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No ban for resigning if boss fails to fulfil contract terms in UAE

Q-I recently joined a company based in Abu Dhabi as an accountant. As stipulated in the unlimited employment contract, I was to work in Abu Dhabi. However, on my first day at work, my boss told me that I would be based in Sharjah. I have tried to convince him that I reside in Abu Dhabi and would want to work here. However, he refuses to budge. Based on this, can I leave my work without serving a notice period as the employer has not followed the terms in the contract? Will be there an employment ban if I leave during my probation period? If yes, do I have a valid ground to contest it given the above