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4 متاح 4 • عرض الجميعCan the employer hold my dues and sue me for deleting work Whatsapp from my phone?
Q: Hello,
A friend of mine is currently facing a situation with her employer for which I would really appreciate some advice. My friend basically gave her resignation papers.
While serving her notice period, the company took away her company SIM card, Email access, files access, etc. after which my friend deleted WhatsApp from her phone.
It contained company information and clients so she didn't want to have that WhatsApp on her personal phone since she's no longer supposed to have access to anything at this point.
After deleting WhatsApp, the company is now making all sorts of allegations and they're holding her pay and passport.
They even raised a MOHRE complaint against her for 5 different claims one of which is damaging property and some stuff like that.
Now, they are basically telling her to give them back all that WhatsApp information then she can go, otherwise, they will sue her in court.
My question is, is she obligated to give back those conversations from WhatsApp or not?
2023/06/26
196
مقاضاة موظف بتهمة إتلاف بيانات هاتف الشركة قبل الاستقالة
س: مرحبًا أصدقائي،
طاب يومكم.
قدم أحد موظفينا استقالته. بعد فترة وجيزة من استقالته، طلبنا منه إعادة أصول الشركة الممنوحة له، ومع ذلك، أثناء إعادة الهاتف المحمول، قام بحذف جميع المعلومات وسجل المحادثات.
كما قام بإعادة ضبط المصنع للهاتف المحمول. وقبل إعادة ضبط المصنع، قام بنسخ جميع البيانات احتياطيًا على هاتفه الشخصي.
يرجى تقديم المشورة بشأن الإجراء القانوني الذي يجب أن تتخذه الشركة ضد الموظف بسبب إتلاف بيانات الشركة وسرقة معلومات العملاء من هاتف الشركة المحمول.
يرجى تقديم المشورة.
2021/03/25
1346
ماذا يمكنك أن تفعل في حالة إنهاء عملك بسبب القيام بعمل جانبي؟
س: كان زوجي يعمل في شركة بيع بالتجزئة خاصة من قبل. وأثناء عمله معهم، ساعد صديقًا في بيع تصميماته الخاصة للقمصان عبر فيسبوك.
رأى صاحب العمل السابق ذلك وقام بفصله واتهموه بأنه يقلد تصميماتهم ويسرق العملاء من خلال بيع أغراض صديقه أثناء العمل وهذا غير صحيح.
لقد هدد,h زوجي بأنهم سيقاضونه، ولتجنب ذلك، سوف يطردونه من العمل وسيدفعون له فقط أيام عمله (15 يومًا) وهو ما وافق عليه زوجي لأنه لا يريد أي مشاكل.
هذا ما فعلوه. لم يدفعوا له مكافأة العمل معهم لمدة 3 سنوات تقريبًا بالإضافة إلى تذكرة الطيران والإجازة والعطلات الرسمية.
الآن مر عام منذ أن حدث ذلك وزوجي يعمل بالفعل مع شركة أخرى وفجأة رآه صاحب العمل السابق في أحد المطاعم وسأله عن سبب وجوده هناك وهدده بأنهم سيواصلون مقاضاته. ماذا علينا أن نفعل؟
شكرًا لك.
2022/08/26
307
Can I take legal action if a colleague accessed my private messages at work?
Q: Hello,
My colleague opened my computer and checked my WhatsApp messages while I was out of the office.
Can I file a case against this person?
What legal procedure should I follow?
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2025/04/21
50
المدونة القانونية
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعنظرة عامة على قانون العمل الجديد في الإمارات وآخر التعديلات لعام 2024
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
92917
The New Law of E-commerce in the UAE
The UAE has had tremendous economic development over the last two decades, which can be attributed to the country’s expanding market and large inflow of investments. The demonstrated level of preparedness and equanimity is evident in the legislative framework, characterized by the ongoing and systematic updates of laws. This proactive approach aims to align the legal landscape with the dynamic trajectory of economic advancement, ensuring continual synchronization with the prevailing progress.
2023/12/13
566
قوانين وتشريعات
1 متاح 1 • عرض الجميعFederal Decree-Law No. (45) of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, known as the "PDPL", govern Personal Data regulations in the United Arab Emirates
2021/09/20
705
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عرض الجميعI purchased a rented apartment in Abu Dhabi. Can I evict the tenant immediately if there is no Tawtheeq contact?
I recently purchased a rented apartment in Abu Dhabi and agreed to honor the existing lease. After the transfer, I discovered that the lease is not a Tawtheeq contract, meaning it is not officially registered.
Since I am not receiving rent (as it was a non-refundable arrangement with the seller), I prefer not to issue a new Tawtheeq. I also want to avoid a formal notice to vacate to prevent disputes, as I plan to move in.
However, I have already informed the tenant that I will not be renewing the lease. I need legal advice on the implications of proceeding without a Tawtheeq contract.
What are my risks, especially if the tenant refuses to move out?
What legal actions, if any, can the tenant take in this situation?
2025/03/25
89
What to do if you get terminated and denied gratuity for a minor mistake?
My brother has been working for a company for 11 years. In the last 3 weeks, he had an incident/accident and scratched a plane since he only had 1 person to assist him as the company was not hiring enough people.
Senior staff like him are working more to train inexperienced new hires which adds to their workload working almost 12 hours/day including travel to DWC.
The pilot said it was aesthetic and could be painted over but a police investigation ensued. Last week 3 managers and HR talked him down as the investigation concluded.
He was terminated immediately with only this month's pay and his 11-year gratuity will not be given by the company. It was not gross negligence or malicious intent, he just didn’t have enough people to help him.
He owned up to the mistake and reported the incident within 24 hours. Can he fight for the gratuity?
2025/01/13
121
How can a person under a deportation grant a POA to a trusted person for managing his assets?
A person currently under a deportation order wishes to appoint a trusted person with Power of Attorney (POA) to manage their financial and legal matters, including access to their bank account and other obligations.
What is the process for obtaining and registering a POA in this situation?
Can it be done while they are still in custody, and what steps should they follow to ensure?
Please help.
2025/01/14
124
Will the court unfreeze my account automatically after alimony payment?
Dear Sir/Madam,
The Dubai Court has frozen my bank account because I was late on an alimony payment. The money was automatically deducted from my salary this month.
Will the court automatically unfreeze the account once this is done, or will I need to petition the court to issue an order to unfreeze it?
2025/01/07
120
What is the process of renewing the visa while a criminal case is still ongoing?
What is the process of renewing the visa while a criminal case is still ongoing?
I got first instance court judgment in my favor and was declared innocent, however, the prosecution filed the appeal.
My residence visa is due for renewal next week. Can I process my renewal or it is blocked till the time this case is over?
2025/01/10
304
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عرض الجميعDespite a waiver, the case is still with the public prosecution. Can I travel?
Hello,
I had a case regarding fraud by technical means, and we did a tanazul.
It was attested and submitted to the court, but the case still hasn’t been dropped and is now with the public prosecution.
What do I do now, as I need to travel urgently?
2025/04/28
36
A hair salon caused serious damage to my hair and scalp. What can I do to sue them?
I’m looking for legal advice regarding a hair salon incident that caused serious damage to my hair and scalp.
I visited a salon for a colouring treatment, during which two rounds of bleach, which is not what I booked in for, were given to me without proper approvals, and were applied back-to-back without a strand test or proper consultation.
As a result, I’ve been experiencing extreme hair breakage, daily hair loss, and ongoing scalp irritation. This has been especially distressing as I’m currently pregnant.
It’s now been over 20 days since the incident, and despite multiple polite follow-ups, the salon has ignored all communication.
I’m now exploring legal action to pursue compensation for the physical and emotional distress caused. I have full documentation, messages, and photos.
Any guidance on the best next steps or legal routes I can take would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
2025/05/06
13
What can I do if the landlord has not been responding to renew the commercial lease contract and Ejari?
Good day.
For the last 3 years, the landlord's office has not responded to renew the contract, so I contacted RERA for renewal.
The office doesn't respond to emails related to renewal, even though I started sending emails and reminders 2 to 3 months before expiry, and I have no choice but to contact RERA and send a notice.
Once the renewal was processed by law, the landlord's office delayed in releasing the Ejari. Since it is a commercial property, my renewals are related to a staff visa, and I have to pay delay penalties.
The landlord's office staff tried to take advantage of the Emirati owner, and no direct meeting was fruitful.
What is the law that safeguards expats and sorts out issues without mutual compromise as they try to force their terms to be acceptable by law and not supported by any documentation?
2025/05/06
10
How can we claim our money back if the cheque we received have bounced for insufficient funds?
We received a cheque which has now bounced. We have tried for over a month and a half now to get a new cheque from the person, and every day he says the next day.
We need the money now. We have been to the police station, and they said they can not do anything as the reason the cheque bounced is "Insufficient funds."
We have been to Al Barsha - Dubai Courts, and they said there is nothing they can do about it.
We are not sure what we can do. We need the money asap to pay our kids' school fees, let alone all the interest we have lost.
2025/04/28
53
My wife got her maternity leave after she gave birth prematurely. Can her company pay her only half a salary?
My wife was pregnant and gave birth in the first week of her seventh month.
The company she works for refused to give her leave when she requested it before giving birth, claiming that work required it and that she was still in her sixth month.
Now the company she works for is refusing to pay her full salary and is offering to pay only half her salary.
Do they have the right to do this?
What are my wife's rights with the company she works for, and how can we demand them?
2025/05/05
16
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عرض الجميعA hair salon caused serious damage to my hair and scalp. What can I do to sue them?
I’m looking for legal advice regarding a hair salon incident that caused serious damage to my hair and scalp.
I visited a salon for a colouring treatment, during which two rounds of bleach, which is not what I booked in for, were given to me without proper approvals, and were applied back-to-back without a strand test or proper consultation.
As a result, I’ve been experiencing extreme hair breakage, daily hair loss, and ongoing scalp irritation. This has been especially distressing as I’m currently pregnant.
It’s now been over 20 days since the incident, and despite multiple polite follow-ups, the salon has ignored all communication.
I’m now exploring legal action to pursue compensation for the physical and emotional distress caused. I have full documentation, messages, and photos.
Any guidance on the best next steps or legal routes I can take would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
2025/05/06
13
Is it still applicable to file a complaint with the police for a bounced cheque?
Is it still applicable to file a complaint with the police for a bounced cheque?
2025/05/06
12
What can I do if the landlord has not been responding to renew the commercial lease contract and Ejari?
Good day.
For the last 3 years, the landlord's office has not responded to renew the contract, so I contacted RERA for renewal.
The office doesn't respond to emails related to renewal, even though I started sending emails and reminders 2 to 3 months before expiry, and I have no choice but to contact RERA and send a notice.
Once the renewal was processed by law, the landlord's office delayed in releasing the Ejari. Since it is a commercial property, my renewals are related to a staff visa, and I have to pay delay penalties.
The landlord's office staff tried to take advantage of the Emirati owner, and no direct meeting was fruitful.
What is the law that safeguards expats and sorts out issues without mutual compromise as they try to force their terms to be acceptable by law and not supported by any documentation?
2025/05/06
10
Is accrued annual leave paid if the employee is terminated during probation?
Hello,
I want to confirm: if an employee is terminated during the probation period, does the employer have to pay them their accrued annual leave, even if it's during the probation period?
Or is the employee only eligible for leave payment after the probation period?
Thanks!
2025/05/05
25
Is it normal for a Sharjah title deed to say “Joint Property Ownership” if I’m the only owner?
Hello,
Is it normal that the title deed issued by Sharjah is “Joint Property Ownership” whereas I’m the only owner of the flat?
Is it related to the shared building itself, or what? And what are the consequences of that compared with normal property ownership?
2025/05/06
20
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عرض الجميعWhat can I do if the landlord has not been responding to renew the commercial lease contract and Ejari?
Good day.
For the last 3 years, the landlord's office has not responded to renew the contract, so I contacted RERA for renewal.
The office doesn't respond to emails related to renewal, even though I started sending emails and reminders 2 to 3 months before expiry, and I have no choice but to contact RERA and send a notice.
Once the renewal was processed by law, the landlord's office delayed in releasing the Ejari. Since it is a commercial property, my renewals are related to a staff visa, and I have to pay delay penalties.
The landlord's office staff tried to take advantage of the Emirati owner, and no direct meeting was fruitful.
What is the law that safeguards expats and sorts out issues without mutual compromise as they try to force their terms to be acceptable by law and not supported by any documentation?
2025/05/06
10
How can we find out why the Abu Dhabi court is deducting my husband’s salary?
Hello,
My husband's salary is automatically debited by the Abu Dhabi court as per the bank statements.
However, we do not know exactly what case has been filed against him, and we also do not know the total amount we need to pay; they are just debiting it.
Could someone please advise us on what we should do?
2025/05/06
20
Is it normal for a Sharjah title deed to say “Joint Property Ownership” if I’m the only owner?
Hello,
Is it normal that the title deed issued by Sharjah is “Joint Property Ownership” whereas I’m the only owner of the flat?
Is it related to the shared building itself, or what? And what are the consequences of that compared with normal property ownership?
2025/05/06
20
Can I sue overseas app developers for misconduct and website deletion?
Hello,
I want to create a legal case against my mobile app developers who sabotaged my business and mobile apps, failed to deliver a good product, and, despite that, had the audacity to ask for a bonus.
When I refused, they deleted my websites twice (two different projects and sites, with months between each incident). I want to pursue legal action with someone experienced in technology-related cases. The developers are freelancers hired via an online marketplace for freelancers (Upwork).
Everything is legally documented, including WhatsApp messages clearly showing evidence of their sabotage, as well as some logs from GoDaddy related to the web and app development.
Thank you!
2025/05/06
18
My wife got her maternity leave after she gave birth prematurely. Can her company pay her only half a salary?
My wife was pregnant and gave birth in the first week of her seventh month.
The company she works for refused to give her leave when she requested it before giving birth, claiming that work required it and that she was still in her sixth month.
Now the company she works for is refusing to pay her full salary and is offering to pay only half her salary.
Do they have the right to do this?
What are my wife's rights with the company she works for, and how can we demand them?
2025/05/05
16
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عرض الجميعI received a judgment in my favor from RDC that awarded me legal fees. Does this include lawyer fees?
I have received a judgment in my favor from RDC that awarded me legal fees.
However, RDC says that legal fees do not mean lawyer fees; they are RDC fees only.
Is this correct?
2025/02/14
125
The public prosecution appealed a judgment to increase the fine I already paid. What do I do now?
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your time.
The public prosecution appealed my judgment (a fine that I satisfactorily cleared) and requested increasing the fine.
Can you please explain what happens during a criminal case appeal hearing for me as a defendant?
Will I be asked questions?
Is the hearing just for the Public Prosecution to present their appeal to the judge, and I do not need to give a response?
Thank you again for your time.
2025/02/07
188
Can we give a salary certificate to a new hired employee before he starts to open a bank account?
Dear lawyers,
The new employee will start on June 1, 2025. However, he would like to open a new bank account in the UAE thus asking to provide the salary certificate mentioning his salary in AED and if possible not mentioning the start date.
Legally, can the company provide such a certificate?
2025/02/04
151
I received a termination letter from my company for restructuring. Is this considered arbitrary dismissal?
I received a termination letter from my company on January 31st, 2025, with a one-month notice period, stating my last working day as February 28th, 2025.
The reason given for the termination is "considering the current business scenario, the company has considered measures to reorganize the business."
Could this be considered arbitrary dismissal?
Am I entitled to any compensation or benefits from the company as a result of this termination?
2025/02/05
130
Do I need to hire a lawyer if I found I have a marital case against me in the court?
By checking in Al Adheed, I have found there is a marital matter case against me in Dubai Courts. There is a hearing date for next week and the time mentioned in the case status with a link for an online hearing.
However, I have not received any message from Dubai courts regarding this by mail or phone. I have all contact details updated with EID. In this case, what should I do?
I don’t know what the case is about.
Should I hire a lawyer or I can attend the hearing by myself?
Please do suggest options.
2025/02/03
111
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