A housemaid wants to return to her country, but her sponsor refuses. What to do?

أسئلة وأجوبة

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أنا عاملة منزلية ماذا أفعل عندما يرفض مديري منحي إجازة سنوية؟

س: صباح الخير. أنا عاملة منزلية، ماذا أفعل عندما يرفض مديري منحي إجازة سنوية؟ الرجاء المساعدة.

2022/11/09

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Resolving housemaid passport and salary issues on contract termination

Q: Hello, Good day! I have been working as a housemaid for almost a year, since March 8, 2022. However, I already informed my employer on February 8, 2023, that I wish to terminate my contract because they are not giving me a day off and my working hours start at 7:30 am and end at 12 am or sometimes later. Additionally, they have been keeping my passport and visa, and have informed me that I need to pay for them. They have also withheld my salary until a new nanny is hired. Can you please advise me on whether I can directly approach the labor department to file a complaint? I am afraid to return home because I am worried that my employer might do something to harm me, and it is difficult for me to make calls while I am working as I am constantly taking care of the baby, and there is a camera in the room. I appreciate your help! Have a good day. Best Regards,

2023/03/07

129

Excessive stress and a change in job duties. How to handle this?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I want to leave my current employer due to excessive shouting, which causes me stress and fear. Despite being hired as a driver, she obtained a housemaid visa for me and assigned me various household tasks. What should I do?

2024/01/17

103

How long can the sponsor maintain the absconding status after the domestic helper's visa expires?

Q: Dear Lawyers, We have placed an absconding status on our domestic helper, whose visa expires on the 31st of October. The sponsor does not wish to renew her visa but intends to maintain the absconding status until the issue is resolved. Could you kindly clarify the following: 1. How long can the sponsor keep the absconding status in place after her visa has expired? 2. Will the sponsor face any future consequences if the absconding status is not removed? Your assistance is much appreciated!

2024/10/10

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المدونة القانونية

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نظرة 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

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كيف ترفع دعوى عمالية في الإمارات العربية المتحدة

مقال في صورة مقابلة يتناول موضوع رفع دعوى عمالية في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. مقتبس من المدونة الصوتية القانونية للمحامية لودميلا يامالوفا، مؤسسة مشروع لوجيكال مع لايلو.

2021/05/10

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قوانين وتشريعات

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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations

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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Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations

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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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations

This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.

2015/09/27

12468

Ministerial Decree No. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts

According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.

2015/09/27

5089

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In how many days can we file a criminal case and what is the role of the public prosecutor?

2025/03/18

123

What notice to follow while resigning if there is contradiction, the company contract or MOHRE contract?

I'm trying to resign from my company and found out there's incorrect information between my employment contract, my government contract, and the employee handbook. I was under the impression of having a week's notice period but I'm being told it's 3 months and I'm losing a month's worth of salary. On top of that, it's showing a non-compete clause for the same industry. I'm trying to change companies in the same industry, how much of an issue is that?

2025/03/18

Is the employee responsible for the expenses of changing his visa status from tourist to employment?

My friend is currently in the UAE on a visit visa and has received a job offer from a company. However, the employer is asking him to pay for the visa status change from a visit/tourist visa to an employment visa since he is inside the country. According to UAE labor law, who is responsible for covering these charges—the employee or the employer?

2025/03/19

What are the working hour regulations for nursing mothers in the UAE during Ramadan?

Hello lawyers, Could you please clarify the regulations regarding working hours for nursing/breastfeeding mothers in the UAE during Ramadan? How many hours are they entitled to?

2025/03/20

121

In an RDC enforcement case, what is the best way to pay, on the RDC app or directly to the landlord?

Hi In an RDC enforcement case, what is the best way to pay? 1. On the RDC app or directly to the landlord? 2. I will pay today 1/3 of the outstanding, can I apply for a payment plan and how shall I do this? Please advise. Also, what will it cost me to get assistance in this process? Thank you

2025/03/17

135

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How can I resolve a travel ban with an expired passport and a bounced check case?

Hello, I have a civil case for a bounced check and a travel ban. My passport has expired and can only be renewed in my home country. Due to the travel ban, it is not possible to exit and renew the passport. With an expired passport, I can't work. What are the options in this situation? Can my wife take this case and start paying in installments so that I can go to renew his passport and come back? Thank you!

2024/06/28

188

Does the prenuptial agreement need attestation before filing the marriage application?

Dear Sir/Madam, My partner and I are non-Muslim expatriates who want to apply for a civil marriage in Dubai. I'm looking for a lawyer to draft a prenuptial agreement to submit along with the marriage application in Dubai. Should the agreement be attested and legalized before it can be filed with the marriage application?

2024/05/17

210

المستأجر في السجن. كيف تجدد زوجته عقد الإيجار؟

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، يوجد مستأجر سُجن بسبب قضية وحاليًا تسكن الشقة زوجته وابنه وهي تدفع الأجرة بدون أي تأخير. انتهى العقد. هل يمكن تجديد عقد الإيجار تحت اسم الزوج وزوجته توقع مكانه؟ أم يجب ترك العقد بدون توقيع؟ أم يجب إبرام عقد إيجاري جديد باسم الزوجة وفي هذه الحالة يمكن تغيير الشروط والأحكام والقيمة الإيجارية؟ أرجو منكم الإجابة!

2024/05/15

218

What's next if a tenant won't pay or vacate despite winning the case in RDC court?

Dear Sir/Madam, The tenant didn't pay rent for over 7 months. I filed a case, and finally won; the RDC court verdict is to evict the tenant and for them to pay all rent and legal fees. I contacted the tenant, who refused to move out or pay. What's the next step? Do I file for execution via RDC, or will it be automatic? How much does it cost, and how long does it take? The tenant is arrogant and said he will not pay until I proceed with execution from RDC, and then he will ask for a one-year payment plan! The whole procedure is very unfriendly to the landlord, with the tenant risking nothing while the landlord incurs lawyer fees, interest losses, and significant time and effort.

2024/05/14

492

Has a hospital in the UAE ever filed a legal case for unpaid debt against a patient?

Dear Sir/Madam, Has a hospital in the UAE ever filed a legal case for unpaid debt against a patient?

2024/05/14

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Can a company terminate an employee for refusing to do work not in the contract?

Hello, Is it allowed for a company to terminate an employee because the employee refused to do work not stated in the contract?

2025/05/07

Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative?

Hello, I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol. I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days. However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that? Please answer me. It is urgent.

2025/05/07

Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices?

Hello, We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months. The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams. Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?

2025/05/07

Can the authorities allow me to leave the UAE on my own after completing my imprisonment?

Hello, Is there a way out or a possibility that the authorities don't deport me and instead give me a time period to leave the UAE on my own after I have completed my imprisonment and paid the fine?

2025/05/07

Is it possible to pay a fine instead of serving 1 month imprisonment and still face deportation?

Hello, I got 1 month imprisonment, a 100 AED fine, and deportation. Is there a way out if I can pay instead of serving 1 month imprisonment and still get deported?

2025/05/07