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According to the UAE Labour Law, a worker is said to have “absconded” if he/she does not report for work for more than a week (7 days) without a valid reason. In other words, the employee appears to have gone AWOL (absent without leave).
As many you asked, how can I clear my absconding case in UAE?
- Printing the “Withdraw an Absconding Report” application and signing the application from the applicant.
- Submitting the application to the Labour Relations Section, and booking an appointment with the Legal Researcher so both parties would discuss it.
Additionally, what will happen if you have absconding case in UAE? What are the penalties if you absconded from work? If the absconding report submitted by your employer is fictitious, he/she will be fined AED 10,000. … If the absconding report of your employer is fake, you will be banned from working in the UAE without the ability to lift it.
Beside above, how long is absconding case in UAE? An absconding ban is usually for up to 12 months and the person will be unable to enter the UAE or obtain employment in the country during this period. Absconding bans are not permanent, although someone who receives more than one could find that they end up with a permanent ban.
Subsequently, can I leave UAE with absconding case? If this is the case, then you can return to the UAE on a new visa. However, if there is an absconding case, then it will result in a lifetime ban which cannot be lifted without the consent and assistance of the employer.
Can absconding be removed?
Under the new rules, the labour ministry and immigration authorities will immediately cancel residence visas of the absconders and deport them within three months from the date of release by their employers.
What is the process of absconding?
3) Absconding – When the employee decides to leave the organization without tendering his resignation or following the proper process of separation.
What happens after absconding?
You can’t join them back ever in future. If you have left the organization without informing your Reporting Manager or HR then the case will be registered as ‘Abscond’ in the HR record. However, they can’t force you to join the organization. In fact after this, even no organization will show interest to take you back.
How do I report absconding?
- Service Procedures. For a company which has an electronic signature: Fill the online application from Tasheel service or mobile app (register is required)
- Required Documents. Absconding/ runaway application request. Copy of trade license.
How long can you get for absconding?
Anywhere from 3–6 months max.
What are the grounds for absconding?
The Resolution clearly states that “an absconding report is applied on the case where the worker has stopped working for more than 7 consecutive days and if the employer pledges that he is unaware of his whereabouts or has a legitimate reason for his absence from work as per the Resolution.”
Do we need to pay for absconding?
As an employer, you will still have to pay absconder’s salary till the time he has worked in the company. If the employee has a leave balance, the same should be either used to adjust the last working date or appropriate adjustments should be made in the final payout to the employee.
How do I know if I have a case in UAE?
For further enquiries, call Dubai Police on 901. The Judicial Department in Abu Dhabi has an online service called ‘Estafser’, which enables the residents of Abu Dhabi to check whether they are requested by the Public Prosecution for any claims against them.
How much does it cost to abscond case in Dubai?
Documents required to file Absconding Report: Fees for this is AED 120.
How can police case be removed in Dubai?
If you do not have details of the cases, then I would advise that you undertake an inspection of police records to understand the situation and then clear them. You can get in touch with me on 052-9495731 or email for further assistance and clarification.
What legal action can be taken for absconding?
In breach of the terms of a contract, one can file a civil suit for damages. In case the employee absconds while he is in possession of company property like documents, laptop, or cash, a criminal suit may be instituted against him under the Code of Criminal Procedure on charges of theft and breach of contract.
