Can I travel and return to the UAE during an ongoing labor case against my employer?

Yes, you can do that, or you can appoint a lawyer to handle the case procedures.

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Hello,

You can travel outside the UAE while your court case is ongoing, provided there is no travel ban issued against you.

Travel bans are not automatic and are usually only applied if the employer requests it and the court approves.

I recommend checking your status through the Dubai Police app or at a police station before traveling to ensure no travel ban is in place. If there’s no ban, you can safely exit and return to the UAE.

Let me know if you need help checking this or any further assistance.

Best regards,

Hello,

If you have an ongoing legal case against your employer in Dubai courts, whether you can travel outside the UAE and return depends largely on whether a travel ban has been imposed on you.

An ongoing labour dispute itself does not automatically trigger a travel ban. However, if your employer has requested a travel ban or the court has issued one, you will not be allowed to leave or re-enter the UAE until it is lifted.

Good morning,

First, you must check your travel ban.

Hello,

Simply filing a case against your employer as the claimant (the person suing) does not automatically result in a travel ban being imposed on you.

Travel bans are typically issued against the defendant. If your employer (or any other party) has filed a separate criminal or civil case against you (e.g., for breach of contract, company property not returned, or other allegations), and in that separate case, a travel ban is requested and granted.

If there are no such issues, then you can travel.

If you need further clarification, you may ask.

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out!

In cases involving ongoing labor disputes, it is common for travel bans to be imposed to ensure your presence during court proceedings.

This means you may be restricted from leaving the UAE until the matter is fully resolved. It is important to verify with the relevant authorities, such as the Ministry of Interior, whether any travel restrictions apply to your case.

We can assist you in checking whether travel ban or not. I strongly recommend scheduling a formal legal consultation. This will allow us to review the specifics of your case and provide tailored advice on your ability to travel safely.

Please let me know a convenient time to discuss this in detail.

Best regards,

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for your inquiry!

In general, if you have filed a case against your employer and no travel ban has been issued against you by the court or prosecution, then you are legally allowed to travel outside the UAE and return, even while the case is ongoing.

However, before making any travel plans, I recommend:

- Verifying with the court or through your legal representative that no travel ban has been imposed in your case file.

- Ensuring your presence at upcoming court hearings or arranging for legal representation to avoid any delay or judgment in absentia.

If you need assistance checking your travel ban status or representation while you're away, please let us know.

Kind regards,

Mohammed Salah

Thank you for your question!

If you have filed a case against your employer and the matter is ongoing before the Dubai Court, you are generally permitted to travel outside the UAE unless there is a specific travel ban issued against you, for example, in connection with any criminal complaint, counterclaim, or immigration hold.

If the case is purely civil or employment-related and no travel ban has been imposed, you should be able to travel and return without issue.

However, I strongly recommend that we verify your status before you travel to avoid any surprises at the airport.

I can assist you in checking whether there is any travel ban or restriction currently registered against your name in the Dubai Court or Police system.

Please feel free to reach out to me on WhatsApp or phone at [-----------] to discuss this further and book a quick consultation to ensure you're clear to travel. I'm here to help resolve this smoothly for you.

Kind regards,

Suhail Rana