أسئلة وأجوبة
أسئلة وأجوبة
4 متاح 4 • عرض الجميعUAE gratuity for domestic workers: Is it still applicable?
8
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to know whether we are required to pay gratuity to domestic workers under the latest law.
If so, from which year, as we have a few domestic workers who have been working for my boss for more than 20 years?
However, I came across the following news article:
End of Service Gratuity for domestic workers in the U.A.E. has been amended, by virtue of the new law governing domestic workers, which came into effect in December of 2022.
The new law, U.A.E. Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 on Domestic Workers, canceled the previous law, U.A.E. Federal Law No. 10 of 2017 on Domestic Workers.
Unlike the earlier law, the new law does not set out specific entitlement to the end-of-service gratuity.
This decision was further clarified by the Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2022 re: Domestic Employees, which was issued in January 2023.
Therefore, at present, there is no legal authority in support of gratuity entitlement for domestic workers.

2023/10/19
1380
توقيع عقد العمل نيابةً عن العامل دون موافقته
3
س: لديّ عاملة منزلية "مربية" تحت كفالتي منذ سبع سنوات.
قررت فجأة إنهاء عقدنا الحالي الذي سينتهي بعد أربعة أشهر وهربت مع صديقها.
حاولت التفاوض معها للعودة حتى أجد بديل لكن للأسف لم توافق.
عادةً تأتي معي لتجديد تأشيرة عملها والعقد في "تدبير". لكن العام الماضي، بعد الوصول إلى هناك، كان ابني نائمًا في السيارة ولذلك بقيت معه.
اضطررت إلى توقيع عقد العمل نيابة عني ونيابة عنها أمام الضابط الذي أخبرني أنه لا بأس لأنها كانت مربية أطفالنا منذ ست سنوات في ذلك الوقت. لست متأكدًا مما إذا كنت وضعت بصمة أصابعي بدلاً منها أم لا.
سؤالي هو؛ هل يمكنها رفع قضية ضدي لأنني وقعت نيابةً عنها على عقد الخادمة؟
إذا فعلت ذلك، فماذا ستكون العواقب المترتبة عليّ؟
شكرًا لك.

2021/09/16
1793
أنا عاملة منزلية ماذا أفعل عندما يرفض مديري منحي إجازة سنوية؟



3
س: صباح الخير.
أنا عاملة منزلية، ماذا أفعل عندما يرفض مديري منحي إجازة سنوية؟
الرجاء المساعدة.




2022/11/09
531
حق عاملات المنازل في الاحتفاظ بجواز سفرهن ووثائقهن
15
س: مرحبًا،
أنا عاملة منزلية، وقد أدركت مؤخرًا أن هويتي الإماراتية الخاصة بي تختلف عن جميع أصدقائي من نفس الوكالة. ليس لديّ إشارة إلى اسم الكفيل أو المهنة، لا شيء موجود ومكانهما فارغ.
لم أر تأشيرة إقامتي مطلقًا لأن صاحب العمل يحتفظ بجواز سفري. كما أنني لم أر هويتي عن قرب، لقد أرسلوا لي صورة رقمية له فقط.
اتصلت ذات مرة بمكتب العمل للاستفسار عن عقدي لأن المكتب الذي أتيت منه رفض إرساله إلي، ولسوء الحظ، فأنا لست على نظام العمل والعمال.
لذا سؤالي هو، هل ستكون هذه مشكلة في المستقبل القريب؟
دعنا نقول عندما يتم إلغاء التأشيرة، فما هي التأشيرة التي أحملها لأنها لا تبدو لي كتأشيرة عاملة منزلية؟

2022/02/15
1031
المدونة القانونية
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعكيف ترفع دعوى عمالية في الإمارات العربية المتحدة 36
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
11412
نظرة عامة على قانون العمل الجديد في الإمارات وآخر التعديلات لعام 2024 236
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
96364
قوانين وتشريعات
2 متاح 2 • عرض الجميعMinisterial Decree No. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts 5
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
5120
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
27944

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عرض الجميعCan the real estate agent increase the rent every year? 0
Hi
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year?
Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly.
Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year?
Many thanks in advance.
M
2025/07/17
12
How to claim an amount by mistake to a company which is not responding or returning it back? 0
An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company.
"B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information.
In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense?
Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.
2025/07/17
16
I submitted two UAE employment visa applications through ADGM and both were rejected. What can I do? 0
French citizen residing in Singapore for over eight years.
I submitted two UAE employment visa applications through ADGM, both prepared professionally and fully documented (personal letters, family background, police clearance, translations). Both were rejected without explanation.
I have no legal or immigration history that would justify a rejection. I am now considering re-entering the UAE as a tourist to seek clarification before any resubmission.
I am seeking legal advice on whether it is possible to access or challenge a potential CID or security-related block, and whether such cases can be reviewed or reassessed when documents are resubmitted.
I wish to ensure that my profile is not indefinitely restricted without cause or recourse.
2025/07/16
10
What should I do if the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged? 0
Hello,
I am quite sure that the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged.
What do I need to do?
2025/07/16
10
A travel agent promised us a guaranteed visit visa to Canada and failed to obtain or return our money. What to do? 0
My friend and I gave 31500 dhs to a lady in Dubai who is also a Canadian citizen. She approached us as a travel agent for a Canadian visit visa and a fake appointment letter for a job, too.
She said if we do not get a visit visa, then she will return the whole amount. It has been two years, and she has not given us the money back.
She is in Dubai and making excuses. Our whole conversation is in WhatsApp messages about money, too; we have those offer letters, too.
Please, I need good advice, how to get our money back?
I work in a big company as a sales assistant.
2025/07/15
34

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عرض الجميعCan somebody hire me and then fire me before I finish my probation period? 0
I'm a chef living in Dubai, UAE. I got a visa and work permit from another company, but I started working as a private chef for a UHNW individual at his home.
I have worked there for 2 months and 21 days, and I got paid for that, but after that time, they fired me without any notice or reason.
What does the labor law say?
Am I entitled to 3 months' pay or not?
They didn't even give me a termination letter; they just told me that verbally, and I don't have a visa or work permit with them.
2025/07/08
31
I purchased a unit and the seller did not tell me about the tenant security deposit. How to make the seller pay it back? 0
I purchased a unit that had a tenancy contract. During the transfer, the agent calculated the remaining rent and got that from the previous owner and transferred the money to me.
However, no one mentioned anything about the security deposit. Around 10 days after the transfer, I asked the agent about the deposit, then she started to contact the previous owner, but no answer.
Now, the tenant is asking me for the deposit, and no one is able to contact the previous owner.
What can I do?
2025/07/08
26
I received a notice from Dubai Court’s Amicable Settlement. Can I negotiate the payment terms? 0
Hello,
I received a notice from the Amicable Settlement Department at Dubai Court regarding a financial amount I need to pay to an individual who lent me the amount.
I’m willing to pay it back; however, I am negotiating the payment terms. I have two questions:
1. What is the procedure of the Amicable Settlement Department, as I only received a notification without any other information?
2. Will I be able to negotiate a settlement, and how?
Please advise.
Thank you!
2025/07/09
54
Can my employer charge me training fees even if I didn’t receive any certification? 0
Hello,
The Second Party shall be obliged to pay back the value of the training (which is estimated at AED 10,000) if they terminate the employment contract of their own free will within one year from the date of commencement, without prejudice to the First Party's legal or contractual obligations. (The amount agreed upon for the value of the training period must be commensurate with the employee’s period of employment.)
I have that clause in my labour contract regarding the training fees, but despite completing 359 days of service with the company, I have not received any such certification from them.
Now, the company is refusing to cancel my employment and is demanding that I pay AED 10,000. In response, I filed a complaint with the Labour Department requesting the cancellation of my labour card.
However, the process is being delayed, and meanwhile, the company has filed a counter-complaint against me, demanding the full AED 10,000.
What can I do?
2025/07/08
54
Is health insurance required for Golden Visa holders? 0
Dear all,
Is health insurance required for Golden Visa holders?
They are not employed by a company and do not work in the UAE.
Please provide the reference to the applicable law or a source confirming this.
Thank you!
2025/07/10
34

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عرض الجميعI have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed. Will that affect my visa application to KSA? 0
Hi
I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE.
Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?
2025/07/17
11
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? 0
Hi
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year?
Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly.
Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year?
Many thanks in advance.
M
2025/07/17
12
Can I take my 30 days of annual leave during my notice period? 0
Hello,
I am going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10.
I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period.
During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?
2025/07/17
9
Employer cancelled my job after signing offer letter and contract. What are my rights? 0
Hello,
After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.
2025/07/17
14
Do weekends count as part of annual leave if they fall within the requested vacation period? 0
Hello,
I would like to check if there is any labor regulation in Dubai that requires counting weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as part of the annual leave if these days fall within the requested vacation period.
I would appreciate your clarification or a reference to the applicable regulation.
2025/07/16
13

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عرض الجميعI have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed. Will that affect my visa application to KSA? 0
Hi
I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE.
Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?
2025/07/17
11
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? 0
Hi
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year?
Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly.
Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year?
Many thanks in advance.
M
2025/07/17
12
Can I take my 30 days of annual leave during my notice period? 0
Hello,
I am going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10.
I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period.
During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?
2025/07/17
9
Employer cancelled my job after signing offer letter and contract. What are my rights? 0
Hello,
After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.
2025/07/17
14
What should I do if the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged? 0
Hello,
I am quite sure that the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged.
What do I need to do?
2025/07/16
10

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عرض الجميعI have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed. Will that affect my visa application to KSA? 0
Hi
I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE.
Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?
2025/07/17
11
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? 0
Hi
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year?
Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly.
Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year?
Many thanks in advance.
M
2025/07/17
12
How to claim an amount by mistake to a company which is not responding or returning it back? 0
An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company.
"B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information.
In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense?
Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.
2025/07/17
16
What should I do if the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged? 0
Hello,
I am quite sure that the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged.
What do I need to do?
2025/07/16
10
What to do if MOHRE has not responded to my complaint about my sponsor holding my passport? 0
Good morning, Sir/Madam!
I already complained to the labour department about my sponsor not cancelling my visa and holding my passport after 4 years of working with them.
But labour hasn't taken any action yet. It’s already 1 month and 1 week since I complained, but I still haven't received any call from MOHRE.
Please advise what I can do about this!
2025/07/16
27

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عرض الجميعI have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed. Will that affect my visa application to KSA? 0
Hi
I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE.
Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?
2025/07/17
11
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? 0
Hi
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year?
Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly.
Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year?
Many thanks in advance.
M
2025/07/17
12
How to claim an amount by mistake to a company which is not responding or returning it back? 0
An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company.
"B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information.
In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense?
Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.
2025/07/17
16
Can I take my 30 days of annual leave during my notice period? 0
Hello,
I am going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10.
I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period.
During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?
2025/07/17
9
Employer cancelled my job after signing offer letter and contract. What are my rights? 0
Hello,
After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.
2025/07/17
14

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عرض الجميعA travel agent promised us a guaranteed visit visa to Canada and failed to obtain or return our money. What to do? 0
My friend and I gave 31500 dhs to a lady in Dubai who is also a Canadian citizen. She approached us as a travel agent for a Canadian visit visa and a fake appointment letter for a job, too.
She said if we do not get a visit visa, then she will return the whole amount. It has been two years, and she has not given us the money back.
She is in Dubai and making excuses. Our whole conversation is in WhatsApp messages about money, too; we have those offer letters, too.
Please, I need good advice, how to get our money back?
I work in a big company as a sales assistant.
2025/07/15
34
What can you do if you get arrested for carrying prohibited substances at the airport? 0
Hello,
My brother's brother-in-law was arrested at Fujairah Airport, as he was carrying 25 bottles (each of 10 Grams) of new shama kamini vidrawan ras.
This is an ayurvedic formulation that promotes sexual wellness. The ingredients help to enhance libido in men.
As he (brother's brother-in-law) informed police that my brother asked him to carry this ayurvedic medicine, as he (my brother) wanted to gift it to his few friends, as this is cheaper in India.
As of now, both my brother and his brother-in-law are arrested by police stating that this medicine contains drugs and is kept in Fujairah Central Jail.
It's been more than 15 days since my brother's brother-in-law (arrested on 26th June), and more than one week since my brother's arrest (6th July).
Now, I don't have any idea or information about what will happen and what the current status is.
Your kind advice and help will be highly appreciated.
Thank you.
2025/07/15
25
I have video recording of my husband beating me. Can I show this in the child custody hearing? 0
I have a video recording of my husband beating me in our garden.
Can I show this in the child custody hearing?
It was filmed with my phone camera
2025/03/19
113
Does a cheque bounce effect my AECB score ? Is there a policy for this? 0
Does a cheque bounce affect my AECB score?
Is there a policy for this?
2025/03/20
257
I lost the appeal filed by my landlord. What can I do if he illegally keeps my last cheque and deposit? 0
I got RDSC judgment in my favor awarding termination of my lease from May 2024 to May 2025. The landlord made an appeal and lied about my request for termination on 4 December.
My lawyer didn't give any response so the landlord won the appeal. Recently, the Landlord asked for the keys back and said I have overstayed since 4 Dec for not returning the key.
He said he could cash my last rent cheque and wouldn't return the deposit. I gave him my friend's address and said to pick up the key from there but to return my deposit and last rent cheque but he does not agree.
He wants to keep the deposit.
2025/03/24
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عرض الجميعI have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed. Will that affect my visa application to KSA? 0
Hi
I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed here in the UAE.
Will that affect my other visa application to KSA?
2025/07/17
11
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? 0
Hi
Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year?
Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA's index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly.
Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year?
Many thanks in advance.
M
2025/07/17
12
Can I take my 30 days of annual leave during my notice period? 0
Hello,
I am going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10.
I don't want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period.
During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?
2025/07/17
9
Employer cancelled my job after signing offer letter and contract. What are my rights? 0
Hello,
After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.
2025/07/17
14
Will the execution procedures start automatically to evict the tenant if the landlord does not request it? 0
Hello,
I have received the execution case for RDC Dubai (-----), and this is the case no. if you want to review. I asked a lot of lawyers, and they were unable to reply.
I want to know, if I do not vacate the property within 7 days, will the court officer come immediately for forced eviction, or does it take time?
However, I have discussed with the owner, and they said they will pause it.
Please let me know.
2025/07/16
29
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