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7 متاح 7 • عرض الجميعWhat to do if employer refuses to cancel visa and demands recruitment fee?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I had an employment contract for 3 years, but I worked for only 6 months and then resigned.
The employer refused to cancel my visa and asked me to pay the recruitment fee of 5,700 AED, which was to be paid by me and my new employer.
I don't have the money to pay, and my new employer is not willing to pay for me.
What can I do now?
I have already complained to the UAE Labour.


2023/05/29
276
How to join a new employer while there is a labor case in court?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I filed a labor complaint, but the company did not pick up the phone when they called twice. We did not discuss the issue mutually, so I was advised to go to court.
I gave a notice period from August 17, 2023 to September 17, 2023. My actual notice period is 3 months, but I did not receive my salary for 4 months.
If I get a job offer letter while the case is in court and want to cancel my visa, will they accept it?
If not, what should I do? Will there be any complications in joining another employer?



2023/08/28
192
هل يُلزم كفيلُي الجديد بتعويض صاحب العمل السابق؟


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س: سيدي/سيدتي العزيزة،
استقلتُ من شركتي خلال فترة الاختبار في المنطقة الحرة بالحمرية بالشارقة. وأخطرتُ شركتي كتابيًا قبل 30 يومًا عبر البريد الإلكتروني الرسمي.
بعد 21 يومًا من انتهاء فترة الإشعار، أبلغني صاحب العمل شفهيًا بالتوقف عن العمل، وأن تسليم العمل كافٍ. فأرسلتُ على الفور بريدًا إلكترونيًا إلى صاحب العمل لتأكيد ما أبلغني به.
بعد 3 أيام من التوقف عن العمل، أرسل لي صاحب العمل بريدًا إلكترونيًا يُفيد برفض استقالتي لعدم وجود سبب وجيه للاستقالة.
لم يُلغِ صاحب العمل تأشيرتي رغم مرور شهر. وقد رفعتُ دعوى قضائية في المحكمة، وجلسة الاستماع في 23 أكتوبر (أي بعد شهر واحد من انتهاء فترة الاختبار، إذا كانت مدتها 6 أشهر).
ماذا يُمكنني أن أتوقع الآن؟ إذا ألغى صاحب العمل تأشيرتي بعد جلسة المحكمة، فهل يُلزم كفيلُي الجديد بتعويض صاحب العمل السابق؟



2023/10/11
128
Canceling visa and labor card for new job during ongoing labor case


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Q: Dear Sir/Ma’am,
I hope all is well with you, and I trust you can assist me in this situation.
I was employed by a private company before I resigned, and my last working day was on September 30. The issue is that they do not want to cancel my employment and provide my gratuity and settlement.
Additionally, my labor card expired on October 6, 2023; will I incur fines for this?
I filed a court case last November, and its second hearing is scheduled for December 26. I have already obtained an NOC from Al Adheed Center.
Recently, I received an offer letter from a free zone, and they are prepared to issue me an employment visa. My current visa is set to expire on December 26, 2023.
Can I personally process the cancellation of my visa and labor card so that the Free Zone company can legally proceed on my behalf while my case is ongoing?
Thank you!



2023/12/11
442
If agency does not cancel my visa for new job, what's next?

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Q: Good morning, sir
I have paid an agency to process my visa, but unfortunately, I received a job offer and was instructed to cancel the visa to be on the company's visa.
Although I have paid for everything, including cancellation fees, the agency refuses to proceed with the cancellation.
My new company is waiting within the timeframe provided for me to start work, threatening termination if not met.
I lodged a complaint with the Labor Department, and they informed me it would take 5 to 10 days to resolve the issue and provide me with the cancellation letter for the new company.
However, by then, the time will have elapsed. Can my agency still cancel it after my complaint to labor, or must we continue to wait for labor?
Additionally, I intend to file a lawsuit against the agency if I lose my job and visa. Kindly advise.
Thank you!


2024/03/21
90
Can I request a residency NOC with an expired visa while awaiting my salary from the court?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
The judgment of my labor case is in my favor. I had some pending salary from my employer, which they eventually paid to the court.
I’ve been waiting for my payment from the court. However, my residency expired one month ago. Can I request a residency NOC now?
Also, if I have an offer letter, would I need to pay for my overstay?





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2024/11/12
88
Can I process my visa with an approved labor card despite having a travel ban and ongoing case?




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Q: Hi, lawyer.
I have a travel ban and an ongoing case. My labor card is approved.
I want to know if I can still process my visa, noting that I already have a travel ban due to the investigation.





2024/12/11
110
المدونة القانونية
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعنظرة عامة على قانون العمل الجديد في الإمارات وآخر التعديلات لعام 2024 235
أقرت دولة الإمارات إصلاحات تشريعية كبيرة أسفرت عن إدخال 40 قانونًا وتعديلًا جديدًا على قانون الشركات والقانون الجنائي وقانون الأحوال الشخصية وغيرها. تهدف هذه التعديلات إلى تطوير الهيكل التشريعي في مختلف القطاعات، وكان أحدثها قانون العمل. نحاول في هذا المقال إلقاء الضوء على التعديلات التي أُدخلت على قانون العمل الجديد وتأثيرها على كلٍ من صاحب العمل والعامل.
2024/09/10
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ماذا سيحدث إذا تجاوزت مدة تأشيرة السياحة أو الإقامة في الإمارات؟ 35
مقال في صورة مقابلة يغطي موضوع تجاوز مدة تأشيرة السياحة أو الإقامة المحددة لك في دولة الإمارات. مقتبس من المدونة الصوتية القانونية للمحامية لودميلا يامالوفا، مؤسسة مشروع لوجيكال مع لايلو. تناقش لودميلا الجوانب المتعلقة بتجاوز مدة الإقامة، مثل الغرامات وفترات السماح والإعفاءات... وما إلى ذلك.
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قوانين وتشريعات
3 متاح 3 • عرض الجميعFederal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.
1980/04/20
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).
2021/09/20
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Ministerial Decision No. (31) of 2018 Concerning Developing a New Employment System Under Part-Time Contracts 4
The Decision establishes a new employment system in the UAE allowing employers to recruit employees classified as skilled workers level 1 and 2 for a part-time job. Under this decision, skilled employees who are already employed elsewhere, can work with more than one employer under a part-time contract without the permission of any employer.
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Can my parents take legal action if I move out without their consent while under my father’s sponsorship? 0
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During these 2 years, I hope to leave my house, but my abusive parents would raise hell if I even brought up the topic. So my only option is to leave without them knowing.
My concern is: what legal action can they take against me if I move out without their approval?
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What can I do if I cleared the travel ban at the police station but it still cannot get a clearance certificate? 0
I had a case at Al Barsha Police Station, Dubai, for one year.
On 22 April, the court announced a verdict and imposed a fine of AED 5000, which I paid on the very next day and got the certificate from DPP, which I took to the Al Barsha Police station and submitted there.
The police officer told me that they have removed the travel ban, and the records will be updated in other emirates within 24 hours.
It's been more than 48 hours now since I applied for a clearance certificate on the MOI app, and it has turned into status "review with the concerned party."
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What to do if the free zone refused to cancel partner visa for myself and an employee due to license expiry? 0
I received this email response from Sharjah Publishing Free Zone when I asked to cancel the visa for myself and an employee so that we may take up work with a new company:
Dear Valued Applicant,
Greetings from Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone
We regret to inform you that we are currently unable to proceed with the visa cancellation for Mr. O*** F***** (Visa - Cancellation - ************) for the following reasons:
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What is the procedure to stay in the UAE if the medical test showed unfit due to HIV? 0
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My employer is willing to help me if there is any way to process the renewal of my visa.
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It's been more than 48 hours now since I applied for a clearance certificate on the MOI app, and it has turned into status "review with the concerned party."
I don't have any other cases, only this case, for which I paid the penalty already.
Seeking expert advice, please.
2025/05/16
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Why was my first UAE employment visa rejected if there’s no travel history? 0
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Am I allowed to travel to my home country during the probationary period? 0
Hello,
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Can the collection agencies pursue a legal action against me in my country for unpaid debts in the UAE? 0
Dear Sir
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