Now I don't know much about employment law in Dubai so perhaps current residents of Dubai could help me out.
Im currently job hunting at the moment in Dubai, hoping to find work as a dentist. I've had a few e-mails from various clinics expressing an interest however the one I was most interested in have sent me an 'agreement' that I need to read and sign before they get the ball rolling for applying for visa's, Health Authority Licenses etc. My brother currently works in Dubai and his advise is to avoid this company at all cost. Im pretty sure I will but any input would be greatly appreciated.
Here's the e-mail. Ive blocked out names and company info for obvious reasons:
Dear Dr XXXXXX
Please find below the standerd initial agreement of our polyclinic,that you need to read and then you can sign and eamil back. However, if you have any enquirey just come back to us.
Regards,
Dr xxxxxx
1ST PARTY: Dr XXXX of the XXX clinic
2ND PARTY:
POSITION: FULL TIME DENTIST
1-POST OPENING TO BE CONFIRMED
2-CONTRACT PERIOD OF TWO YEARS ,RENEWABLE
3-PROBATION PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS
4-DUTIES;GENERAL DENTISTRY AND ITS FIELDS THAT DENTIST MENTION THEM ON THE EMAIL.
5-VISA PROCESSING/Mal practice insurence and DHA license fees WILL BE 50% PAID BY THE clinic,however in case of stopping working for the polyclinic for any reason like termination ,resignation ...etc,the employee has to pay back all those fees to the polyclinic.
6-THERE WILL BE A CLINIC POLICY AND INSTRUCTIONS THAT EMPOLYEE NEEDS TO READ AND SIGN.
7-STERILISATION WILL BE TOTALLY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NURSE ,DOCTORS SOULD FOLLOW UP.THERERFORE CLINIC MANAGEMENT WILL TAKE ALL LEGAL STRICT MEASUREMENTS AND SUE ANY NURSE LEGALLY FOR THAT IF ANY CARELESSSNESS HAS BEEN FOUND.
8-ONE MONTH LEAVE EVERY YEAR, NOT PAID AS YOU ARE WORKING FOR A PERCENTAGE.
9-WORKING HOURS WILL BE FOURTY EIGHT HOUR/WEEK,INCLUDING THE HOLLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
10-MONTHLY SALARY WILL BE 50% OF THE INCOME AFTER DEDUCTION OF MATERIAL,LABORATORY ...ETC. DOCTOR'S INCOME DONE BY HIM/HERSELF,BUT NO PAYMENT WILL BE DONE FOR ANY REFERRALS TO ANY DEPARTMENT BY THAT DOCTOR/DENTIST.
11-I/WE GIVE THE AUTHORITY TO DR XXXXXX TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN FOR DIFFERENT ADVERTISEMENT DEALS THAT XXXXXX CLINIC MAY DO AT ANY TIME AS PROMOTION FOR ALL THE CLINIC DEPARTMENTS AND DOCTORS WORKING FOR THIS POLYCLINIC.
12-IN CASE OF RESIGNATION OR TEMINATION OR contract expiration,you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO compete or practice in DUBAI AND ITS FREE ZONES FOR THE PERIOD OF TWO YEARS
Im currently job hunting at the moment in Dubai, hoping to find work as a dentist. I've had a few e-mails from various clinics expressing an interest however the one I was most interested in have sent me an 'agreement' that I need to read and sign before they get the ball rolling for applying for visa's, Health Authority Licenses etc. My brother currently works in Dubai and his advise is to avoid this company at all cost. Im pretty sure I will but any input would be greatly appreciated.
Here's the e-mail. Ive blocked out names and company info for obvious reasons:
Dear Dr XXXXXX
Please find below the standerd initial agreement of our polyclinic,that you need to read and then you can sign and eamil back. However, if you have any enquirey just come back to us.
Regards,
Dr xxxxxx
1ST PARTY: Dr XXXX of the XXX clinic
2ND PARTY:
POSITION: FULL TIME DENTIST
1-POST OPENING TO BE CONFIRMED
2-CONTRACT PERIOD OF TWO YEARS ,RENEWABLE
3-PROBATION PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS
4-DUTIES;GENERAL DENTISTRY AND ITS FIELDS THAT DENTIST MENTION THEM ON THE EMAIL.
5-VISA PROCESSING/Mal practice insurence and DHA license fees WILL BE 50% PAID BY THE clinic,however in case of stopping working for the polyclinic for any reason like termination ,resignation ...etc,the employee has to pay back all those fees to the polyclinic.
6-THERE WILL BE A CLINIC POLICY AND INSTRUCTIONS THAT EMPOLYEE NEEDS TO READ AND SIGN.
7-STERILISATION WILL BE TOTALLY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NURSE ,DOCTORS SOULD FOLLOW UP.THERERFORE CLINIC MANAGEMENT WILL TAKE ALL LEGAL STRICT MEASUREMENTS AND SUE ANY NURSE LEGALLY FOR THAT IF ANY CARELESSSNESS HAS BEEN FOUND.
8-ONE MONTH LEAVE EVERY YEAR, NOT PAID AS YOU ARE WORKING FOR A PERCENTAGE.
9-WORKING HOURS WILL BE FOURTY EIGHT HOUR/WEEK,INCLUDING THE HOLLY MONTH OF RAMADAN
10-MONTHLY SALARY WILL BE 50% OF THE INCOME AFTER DEDUCTION OF MATERIAL,LABORATORY ...ETC. DOCTOR'S INCOME DONE BY HIM/HERSELF,BUT NO PAYMENT WILL BE DONE FOR ANY REFERRALS TO ANY DEPARTMENT BY THAT DOCTOR/DENTIST.
11-I/WE GIVE THE AUTHORITY TO DR XXXXXX TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN FOR DIFFERENT ADVERTISEMENT DEALS THAT XXXXXX CLINIC MAY DO AT ANY TIME AS PROMOTION FOR ALL THE CLINIC DEPARTMENTS AND DOCTORS WORKING FOR THIS POLYCLINIC.
12-IN CASE OF RESIGNATION OR TEMINATION OR contract expiration,you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO compete or practice in DUBAI AND ITS FREE ZONES FOR THE PERIOD OF TWO YEARS