Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
8 available 8 • View allEmployee's failure to report to work and filing a case for entitlements


2
Q: An employee (driver) in my company failed to report to work on the agreed date after his leave days, then the director had to hire a driver for two days.
The employee never reported to work until now but the company had to pay to his account salary for two months.
Now, the driver went to a lawyer and they are requesting severance fee, illegal termination fee and salary in lieu of notice.
How is all this possible and yet the employee was not fired and he never called back?
Kindly help



Nov 14, 2018
2326
Early resignation in a limited contract and absconding to country
3
Q: A person e-mails his resignation and leaves for his country from Dubai a year before his 2-year contract ends, without paying the penalty and visa charges as written in the contract.
Would he be considered an absconder? Would he have to face a lifetime ban?

Sep 19, 2017
3564
Transferring end of service benefits to absconding employee
1
Q: Hi,
We have an employee who has taken half a million and fled the country.
We have cancelled his visa (out of the country) and now awaiting his signature on the EOSB calculation to transfer to his bank (as per the salary transfer letter).
The employee has reverted stating that he will not sign it since he wants the EOSB sent to his account back home.
He says he will go for a legal action against the company, in case we transfer the funds and the bank is constantly following up for the funds.
What can we do? Do we have to wait for the consent? Will we be legally challenged in case we transfer the fund to his bank account without his consent?

Jun 5, 2018
1114
Legal measures against an employee for leaving the UAE without approval
1
Q: If an employee left the UAE without informing the employer, what action can we take?

Dec 24, 2020
304
Leaving the UAE without resignation from work or giving a notice period
7
Q: My friend has left the UAE without resigning or a notice period. Her employer is chasing for applying a 3-month employment penalty.
She has no outstanding debts or loans. Can they legally get this money from her?

Feb 18, 2021
2144
How to find a missing person?
32
Q: Good day,
My workmate was missing 2 days now. We track his flat and check his whereabouts and found out he was last seen at a billiards place near his house.
Two guys from the billiards place informed us that he and 3 more (2 guys and 1 lady) was taken by the CID. We went through the police station in Al Murraqabat and the police there said that his name is clear and he is not detained or jailed.
How can we find him now?

Aug 18, 2021
4069
Dismissed labor case due to absence: How to re-register it?


1
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I registered a labor case on February 22, 2023, and paid the court fees. However, I have not received any communication from Dubai Courts since then.
On March 9 at 10:22 PM, I received an email from the Dubai Court stating that the case had been dismissed because the plaintiff (me) had not appeared.
Despite checking my inbox, spam emails, and text messages, I did not receive any notification to appear in court on March 9.
Please advise me on what to do next!



Mar 12, 2023
98
Can a company cancel an employee's visa while on vacation?

2
Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Is it possible for a company to cancel an employee's visa while they are on vacation, and then not allow them to return to the UAE?


Aug 14, 2023
120
Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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.
Sep 10, 2024
90237
Laws & Regulations
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.
Apr 20, 1980
103591
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.
Sep 27, 2015
12394
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).
Sep 20, 2021
26354

Premium
Other answers by
1543 1543 answers •
View allHow much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court? 0
Hello,
How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court?
And what's the probability of freezing my account or traffic file if I’m paying?
Apr 11, 2025
70
What does Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 mean with exempting supervisory roles from the provisions of the Labour Law? 0
Dear colleagues,
According to Article 15 of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (“Executive Regulations”), employees occupying supervisory roles are exempt from the provisions of the Labour Law and the Executive Regulations in relation to maximum working hours only if they possess powers equivalent to those of the employer.
Could you please clarify what is meant by "if they possess powers equivalent to those of the employer"?
Currently, we have heads of departments who report to the directors. Will they be eligible for overtime?
Also, those who have a POA to sign contracts will they be eligible?
Or, those who temporarily replace the CEO while he is out, will they be eligible?
Apr 10, 2025
60
Can I stay home if my boss doesn’t pay my salary on time? 0
Hello,
Can I stay home if my boss doesn’t pay my salary on time?
Apr 10, 2025
55
نزاع بين شركاء مفوضين بالتوقيع على المعاملات البنكية للشركة بشأن شيك وتحويل أموال 0
زوج وزوجة، الزوجة مالكة لشركة بنسبة 50% ولديها شريك أجنبي يملك بنسبة 50%. الشريك مخول بالتوقيع في كافة المعاملات البنكية للشركة والزوجة كذلك لها ذات الصلاحية.
بعدها، غاب الشريك الأجنبي عن الشركة وسافر. ومازالت الشركة نشطة والعمال لايستلمون رواتبهم والشريك قام بتحويل جميع أموال الشركة إلى حسابه الخاص دون علم الشريك الآخر.
ثم تحصلت الزوجة الشريكة على شيك، فقام الشريك الأجنبي بفتح بلاغ خيانة أمانة واستلم زوجها الشيك.
فما هو الحل القانوني من ناحية جزائية وتجارية؟
Mar 27, 2025
69
What are the penalties for employing workers without a visa? 0
Hello,
Kindly let me know the statutory provisions relating to the penalty for letting employees work without a visa and the amount of penalty to be paid by the employer.
Apr 9, 2025
52

Other answers by
81 81 answers •
View allCan a company change the holidays of the UAE for expat employees to their country's holidays? 0
Hello team,
I have a Chinese team in a Dubai-based company, they are working in Dubai itself.
Can we exempt them from Dubai national holidays and provide holidays related to China national holidays?
Can you please suggest something?
Jan 4, 2023
305
What should you do when you get a police call without knowing the reason? 0
I got a call from police yesterday said I should come today to give a statement they didn’t tell me what it’s about.
I’m freaking out, all I know is I owe Etisalat. Apart from that, I don’t have any issues here. Can you help?
Feb 13, 2021
2536
Partner's liability while other partners are outside the country 0
My wife is a partner in a civil company in Dubai. The company has 4 partners; 3 of them are out of the country.
The company bought things for AED 50k which was not paid back and now they filed a case.
What will be the liability for my wife? she is not the manager of the company.
What will be my wife's liability for that company?
Feb 4, 2021
502
Trade license and banking legality for any kind of trading activity 0
Hi Sudhanshu,
Hope you are well.
What are my rights for establishing an e-com business meant for trading outside the UAE.
1) Do I still need the UAE trade license?
2) Can I receive payments in the UAE banks through international online business since I live in the UAE and would be here for some more time?
Best regards,
A.
May 19, 2020
495
Filing criminal and civil cases against a company for cheque bounce 0
Hello,
I hope you're all doing well during this tough time.
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.
My questions are fairly simple:
1) Am I to put a case on the individual who signed it or the corporate?
1) If I put a criminal and civil case on the corporate right now and he's unable to settle amicably, can I put a travel ban on the owner (who signed) as it is a corporate case?
2) Does the new insolvency law as of late 2019 also apply to corporates?
3) Is the owner personally liable if the company doesn't have assets or cash?
May 14, 2020
1680

Premium
Other answers by
97 97 answers •
View allCan my husband attend a hearing on my behalf in Dubai Land Court? 0
Hello,
I have a hearing in Dubai Land Court. Can my husband attend this hearing on my behalf?
Will I need to give him a power of attorney, or can he attend the session without it?
Feb 11, 2025
58
استحقاق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية رغم إبرام عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع 0
السلام عليكم،
اتفقت الشركة مع مكتب محاماة على عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع بالإضافة إلى نسبة من المبلغ الذي يتم تحصيله من القضايا.
هل يستحق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية المقضي بها حكمًا؟
Apr 27, 2022
857
How do I resolve a year-long pending police complaint to lift the travel ban? 0
Hello,
I need help!
A year ago, my previous employer filed a complaint at the police station accusing me of abuse. He did this because I had taken him to the labor court for not paying my salary.
The labor court case was resolved, and I received my salary. However, the police complaint is still pending. Initially, the police took my statement and informed me to wait for a court summons.
It has now been a year, and I have not received any summons. The case is still under police investigation. They have also informed me that there is a travel ban against me.
How can I remove this case from the police station?
Jul 16, 2024
315
Can I claim all the cheques, even though some will cover the amount owed? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have invested money in a company in the UAE and got post-dated cheques. They requested to delay the payment for a long time. Now, I deposited one cheque and it bounced.
I am creating a cheque execution case. However, I have a few more cheques to deposit that they owe me. They gave me around 5 cheques, of which 3 will cover the money they owe.
Can I claim all the cheques? Will I face legal issues from them?
Jun 12, 2024
103
Is it possible for a married Muslim man to marry a second wife in Dubai if she is non Muslim? 0
Is it possible for a married Muslim man to get a second marriage in Dubai to a non-Muslim woman?
What are the rules and requirements?
Jun 11, 2024
297
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer