READER COMPLAINT

COVID-19: I lost a job offer because my employer failed to cancel my visa on time. What are my rights?

UAE Labour Law provides options for employees to cancel visa if employer fails to do so

Last updated: September 07, 2020 | 12:24

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Delay in cancelling an employment visa cost a Gulf News reader their job.

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The reader had recently come to the UAE and had been working for a company for almost a year.

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Even after getting a job offer quickly, the reader was not able to land the job as the visa had not yet been cancelled by the former employer.

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The reader lost the job opportunity because the visa was not cancelled.

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Who is to be blamed for the lost job opportunity?

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Who is liable?

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What can you do in such situations?

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Six-month work permit from MOHRE

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Read more about how you can apply for the temporary six-month work permit here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1588166361071

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You can also get your visa cancelled through Twa-fouq centres.

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You can raise your complaints with the Twa-fouq centres, which are registered with MOHRE.

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How to request for visa cancellation with MOHRE.

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Employees have been provided various legal options to address their concerns with the relevant authorities.

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Read more about this compulsory course for UAE employees here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1577792593922

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The reader has legal alternatives to resolve their issue, laid out in the UAE Labour Law.

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