UAE notice period rules: Everything you need to know before resigning

UAE notice period rules: Everything you need to know before resigning

Dubai: Are you planning to resign from your job in the UAE? If so, you are required to serve a notice period to your employer, to inform them of your decision to leave the job.

But how long should your notice period be? The answer depends on many factors, including whether or not you are on your probation and what your employment contract states.

Here are all the regulations you should be aware of.

Why serving your notice period is important

According to UAE Labour Law – Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 – both employers and employees must provide written notice when terminating an employment contract. This notice period allows for a smooth handover of duties and helps employers find a replacement.

As a worker, not serving your notice period can lead to financial liabilities – if you fail to serve your notice period, you would be required to compensate your employer for the period that you failed to serve the notice, as explained in our detailed guide here.

Explaining why an employee needs to pay the compensation to the employer, Zeiad Yehia, senior legal counsel at Kashwani Law Firm, said: “Compensation in the Labour Law of the UAE