What rules must mainland UAE employers follow when terminating an employee during the probation period?

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, an employer may terminate an employee during probation (which cannot exceed six months) only by giving at least 14 days’ written notice, and must settle all dues up to the last working day — including unpaid salary, any eligible leave balance compensation, and notice-period pay where applicable — and, upon request, must also issue a free experience certificate stating job details, service period, last salary, and reason for termination without harming the employee’s reputation; failure to follow these steps can expose the employer to labour complaints — in your view, do companies generally handle probation terminations transparently and fairly, or is clearer enforcement still needed?

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