UAE Labour Law Question
Jun 12th 2011, 8:53 am
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UAE Labour Law Question
I've just come across an odd one...
Someone who has just handed in their notice at a major local employer has been asked by that employer for a copy of their new employer's contract.
Has anyone heard of this before - seems like it's none of their business and might raise legal issues (surely a contract is between you and the company and therefore nothing to do with your previous employer?).
Has anyone else of this before?
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Someone who has just handed in their notice at a major local employer has been asked by that employer for a copy of their new employer's contract.
Has anyone heard of this before - seems like it's none of their business and might raise legal issues (surely a contract is between you and the company and therefore nothing to do with your previous employer?).
Has anyone else of this before?
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Jun 12th 2011, 9:17 am
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Re: UAE Labour Law Question
Never seen anything written down in UAE Labour Law. I guess they could be trying to find out :
a) are they going to the competition?
b) what package they're on (can they be tempted to stay)?
I've heard about the other way round where a new employer asks for copy of old contract. Used this myself to cut out the salary-hiking bullshit, but in both cases the individual could just say 'no'.
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a) are they going to the competition?
b) what package they're on (can they be tempted to stay)?
I've heard about the other way round where a new employer asks for copy of old contract. Used this myself to cut out the salary-hiking bullshit, but in both cases the individual could just say 'no'.
DB
Jun 12th 2011, 9:53 am
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Re: UAE Labour Law Question
Never seen anything written down in UAE Labour Law. I guess they could be trying to find out :
a) are they going to the competition?
b) what package they're on (can they be tempted to stay)?
I've heard about the other way round where a new employer asks for copy of old contract. Used this myself to cut out the salary-hiking bullshit, but in both cases the individual could just say 'no'.
DB
a) are they going to the competition?
b) what package they're on (can they be tempted to stay)?
I've heard about the other way round where a new employer asks for copy of old contract. Used this myself to cut out the salary-hiking bullshit, but in both cases the individual could just say 'no'.
DB
b) Doubtful they can match the package (hence changing industry).
Seems to be their "policy" to keep the offer letter/contract of leavers on file. I would have thought this is simply none of their bloody business and have advised the individual to say no and also inform their new employer in case their old one tries to make an issue of this.
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Jun 12th 2011, 10:07 am
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Re: UAE Labour Law Question
a) Changing industry completely.
b) Doubtful they can match the package (hence changing industry).
Seems to be their "policy" to keep the offer letter/contract of leavers on file. I would have thought this is simply none of their bloody business and have advised the individual to say no and also inform their new employer in case their old one tries to make an issue of this.
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b) Doubtful they can match the package (hence changing industry).
Seems to be their "policy" to keep the offer letter/contract of leavers on file. I would have thought this is simply none of their bloody business and have advised the individual to say no and also inform their new employer in case their old one tries to make an issue of this.
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Jun 12th 2011, 10:32 am
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Re: UAE Labour Law Question
Never seen anything written down in UAE Labour Law. I guess they could be trying to find out :
a) are they going to the competition?
b) what package they're on (can they be tempted to stay)?
I've heard about the other way round where a new employer asks for copy of old contract. Used this myself to cut out the salary-hiking bullshit, but in both cases the individual could just say 'no'.
DB
a) are they going to the competition?
b) what package they're on (can they be tempted to stay)?
I've heard about the other way round where a new employer asks for copy of old contract. Used this myself to cut out the salary-hiking bullshit, but in both cases the individual could just say 'no'.
DB
Personally, I would err on the side of 'Are they going to the Competition?' - Which raises the spectre of that 'Company Secrets' clause. Therefore, request a Complete Cancellation and not a Transfer with the Visa! I have taken staff on Transfers in the past, only to find that the previous employer drags their heels, screwing-up the personal circumstances of a new Employee. This is especially so, with a new School Year coming up - Visas needed to send the kids to school, etc.
