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5 available 5 • View allIs it possible for the employee to travel while a labour case is pending?
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Q: If there is a pending case filed by the employee against the company, is it possible to travel while the case is ongoing?
The passport is with the employee in this case.

Nov 10, 2018
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Release of passport and travelling during a case for visa cancellation
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I am on an unlimited contract and completed 2.8 years as an accountant in a private company. I gave my resignation on the 7th of September and completed my 30 days' notice period.
Then, the company refused to cancel my visa and I went to labour for cancellation. They transferred the case to the court. First hearing was held on the 4th of November 2018, and then the court extended the case to the 9th of December.
I would like to know, is it possible to release my passport from my employer as they are holding my passport?
Also, is it possible to go back to my home county for an emergency if there is a labour case aganist my company?
Thanks and regards
Rahul Nair

Nov 4, 2018
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Adjournment of court hearing for travelling outside the country
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Q: I have my next hearing on November 12, and I am travelling to another country.
Can I extend to the 25th of November? Can I know the procedure?

Oct 22, 2018
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Can the plaintiff travel when the labour case is open?
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Q: Can the plaintiff travel when the labour case is open?
I had submitted a labour case against my company last year, April 2020. I got a favourable judgement from the court and it is in the execution stage.
I would like to travel to my country for marriage and stay there for a maximum period of one month. Do I need to follow any formalities before travelling?
Thanks in advance!

May 16, 2021
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Can I leave the UAE with a pending MOHRE complaint and apply for a visit visa?

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Q: Hi,
The company filed a complaint against me in MOHRE. The complaint is still ongoing, but I have to exit the UAE before October 6th because my last day is October 6th after the cancellation.
Can I exit the country if the complaint is inactive?
Can I apply for a visit visa?


Oct 2, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal 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.
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
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Sep 20, 2021
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Filing criminal and civil cases against a company for cheque bounce 2
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I have a question in regards to bounced cheques, specifically corporate cheques.
I have a cheque for AED 800,000, and it has bounced. The owner of the corporate has asked for a month to pay back. However, I am worried he will leave the country and not honour his obligation.
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