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8 available 8 • View allPending application for cancellation of labour contract
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Q: Hi Ma'am,
Hope you are fine. I got a suggestion from you last week regarding my Labor and Visa cancellation. As I told you, my case is in Labor Department in Dubai Courts. I already have the judgement.
I went to Tasheel for labor cancellation. I had 200 AED fine on me and made the new application with the payment of 103 AED. The application was submitted on 17th of this month but until now Labor Ministry didn't approve it. And I am waiting for this to get my visa cancellation from Immigration.
Can you please advise me how long does it take for the labor cancellation? Your reply will be highly appreciated.
Regards

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Q: Can I request my employer to cancel my visa even if I have a pending case? They filed a case against me (breach of contract).

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Q: A Filipino expat has a company visa with designation "Office Clerk" with a salary of 2,500AED which is expiring in August.
The company owner has run away from the UAE so the court will have to cancel this visa. Apparently, there will be an automatic labour ban for 1 year.
I want to hire the person in my own company in Dubai. Is there any way to lift this labour ban?

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Q: Q. Visa Cancelled, the grace period is about to finish while there is a pending case in the court against my employer.
Good evening.
I have cancelled my visa, and the grace period is about to end in a week, while I have a pending case in the court against my employer.
Can I get permission for overstay to avoid the fine and blacklisting?
Can I engage the services of a law firm if I cannot do it by myself?
Politely requesting to assist me, please. I am in a big trouble.
Regards,
Mike

Mar 14, 2018
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I received a judgment in my favor from the Abu Dhabi Labor Court on January 11, 2023, regarding my labor complaint for the payment of my end-of-service benefits and last month's salary due to my employer issuing a termination letter without notice.
On January 26, 2023, I opened a Labor Enforcement case to get the payment from my employer, and the next trial date is February 13, 2023.
My question is, who will cancel my visa and my family's visa and how many days will it take to receive the payments?
My visa and my family's visas are still valid until November 2024.
Thank you!


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My company filed a case against me. How to cancel my labor contract?

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Q: I have a question.
I have a labor case filed by my company last month of May that says it’s transferring to court.
but until the month of August, I never received any calls, emails, or SMS messages from Dubai court and I have my NOC from Dubai court stating that I don’t have any case registered in court.
My company didn’t cancel my labor contract until now. It expired last August 24, 2023.
Will the labor case I have be closed by MOHRE and can I have my labor cancellation?


Sep 26, 2023
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Canceling an employment visa while there is a labor case to start a business

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Q: Hello,
I hope this message finds you well! I am currently facing a situation that requires legal guidance, and I believe your expertise can provide valuable assistance.
I have an ongoing labor case in the Dubai Courts, and the judgment is scheduled to be issued on 22nd Nov 2023.
However, my visa expired in Aug 2023, and I am now in urgent need to cancel it as I plan to open my own business.
Unfortunately, I have been grappling with this issue since 13th Sep 2023, and more than three months have passed without resolution.
Could you please guide me on the necessary steps and procedures to cancel both my visa and labor contract? I am eager to initiate the process promptly to pave the way for the establishment of my new company.
Your insights on where to get started and the specific steps to be taken would be immensely helpful.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance. I look forward to your guidance on this matter.
Best Regards,


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My employer breached the 14-day policy and terminated me without prior notice. I have filed a labor case against them, which is ongoing.
Can I request my employer to cancel my visa while the case is still active, as they compelled me to withdraw the complaint to cancel my visa?





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The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.
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3 available 3 • 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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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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.
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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).
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