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7 available 7 • View allWhat can I do if my employer is chasing me accusing of theft?
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Q: Due to the harassment, I left the job and return to India without informing my company as if I told them they will not let me leave. But now they filed a case in the UAE that I have stolen AED 20000 from the company, and they also filed a case in India.
Now they want to take me back to Dubai for further inquiry by filing a case in India and are demanding local police to send me back to Dubai.
Please advise me.

Nov 2, 2017
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Contract termination of an employee accused of theft
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Q: Hi.
My name is John and I'm working in a retail store for 8 years.
My company is accusing me of stealing a CD game for AED 269, and they want to terminate me. What are my rights with the company?
Please advise me.

Nov 9, 2017
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Wrongfully accused and arrested for sexual harassment
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Q: Hi.
Someone was arrested in Dubai under the accusation of sexual harassment, but the defendant is innocent. There is DNA evidence that can prove this.
However, he has confessed under pressure of doing this and signed a confession in Arabic which is a language he does not know how to read, write or speak.

Apr 14, 2018
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Can I claim compensation from my company for a wrongful absconding case?
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Q: My company filed an absconding case against me while I was in prison. This caused me to stay another 15 days.
Can they not see I am in prison and not absconding?
Can I file a libel case against my company and how much I can ask for compensation?

Jan 6, 2021
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The application of a travel ban due to offensive language
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Q: Hello,
In case someone complains to the police for offensive language / bad words in the UAE, is there any immediate travel ban against the offender?
Or in general, is there any travel ban if the case is open for such an offense?
If yes, then at what stage of the case the offender cannot leave the UAE?

Apr 1, 2021
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The implications of a false sexual harassment case for the complainant

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Q: Hi.
What are the implications of a false sexual harassment case for the complainant?


Nov 11, 2021
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Terminating an employee without EOSB due to alleged misconduct: What to do?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My employer sent me a termination letter stating that I cannot receive my end-of-service benefit (EOSB) because of misconduct I committed.
They claimed that I caused loss and damage to inventory. If I do not agree, they will file a police case against me.
They suspended me on October 2 and sent the termination letter on October 12. I have been working for them for more than three years.


Oct 16, 2023
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Laws & Regulations
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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.
Apr 20, 1980
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View allRecovery of outstanding payments for breach of contractual obligations 0
Good morning Sir.
I have export perishables to Al Aweer market, and this particular gentleman paid for the first few orders but for the last few he didn't pay. He said tomorrow and it has never come.
I have all the documents and I filed a complaint with Dubai police, and I have the complaint numbers as well. Now, my finances are very bad. If you could recover my money from this man, it will be a great help for my family.
I trust Dubai people and this is what happened to me. If you could get your professional fee and get me the balance, then we can reach an agreement.
Oct 17, 2017
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How can I check the immigration status of my friend who absconded from Dubai? 0
Hi there,
My friend absconded from Dubai in 2008/2009 leaving behind a small amount of credit card debt in Dubai and also left her employment without resigning properly.
If my friend was to fly to Doha, Qatar would this cause a problem? My friend has never been chased by the UAE bank and has never heard from.
Is it possible to check my friend's immigration status?
Oct 31, 2017
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How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights? 0
Hi,
I left Dubai halfway through my contract because of a family ailment. I didn't give notice, I had a leave and resigned when I got home. It's been 2 years since.
How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights?
Nov 5, 2017
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Can your bank loan affect your end of service benefits? 0
If you are fired from your job of 10 years and you have a loan, what will happen with UAE law?
Can you lose your end of service benefits?
Aug 10, 2017
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Refund of a deposit paid by the underage buyer of real estate property 0
I put a deposit down on two "off-plan" properties. I paid a deposit on both and received a reservation document signed and stamped by the developer.
However, at the time of the deposit, I was under the age of 21 which is the minimum age to purchase property in Dubai. Lastly once the deposit was made I never received an SPA or NOC. Have now been sent a notice by Dubai Land Department on the request of the developers for Property Termination procedure. The request was canceled.
I am now trying to figure out how to get my deposit back as I believe since I was underage and no formal contract was presented or signed, the agreement is void.
Jul 31, 2017
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