In the UAE, “absconding” refers to an individual’s failure to attend work without valid reason, affecting both the employee and employer legally. Employers must report absconders within a prescribed period and verify this status via MOHRE or GDRFA websites, following a step-by-step online process. Absconding can result in fines, detention, deportation, and an employment ban, while employees have the right to contest. Accurate record-keeping and legal consultation are advised to handle these cases appropriately, with severe penalties against misuse of absconding reports.