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10 available 10 • View allResignation settlement paper
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Q: My visa cancellation paper signed but after cancellation the company is showing another settlement and also they don't give me the settlement paper.
I don't have any document. What to do? Advise me.

Oct 24, 2017
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What to do if your employer forces you to sign the agreement
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Q: The employer says if you do not sign the Agreement you will not receive your entitlement. What law does this violate?
*This is used so the employer can force an employee to sign.

Aug 10, 2017
4291
Claiming security cheque and gratuity held by employer upon resignation
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Q: I joined a Dubai based company as GM in May 2016 and resigned with a one-month notice from 1-05-17 to 31-05-17.
My boss told me to prepare accounts and clear issues ‘AFTER MY RESIGNATION’ (Used these words specifically in a letter) and took a security cheque (Blank dated) with a letter signed to this effect.
Within 37 days I compiled that data with satisfaction on 7-06-2017, and in the presence of auditors, my boss processed my visa cancellation. My boss advised verbally to collect my gratuity and security cheque later on.
After one month of cancellation, my boss filed a complaint in the Labour Department that I joined his competitors whom I started working with them.
Four months after cancellation, he deposited my security cheque in the bank without my knowledge and it was dishonoured. I filed a complaint in Labour, but the matter was referred to the court.
My boss did not recruit a new GM for the last five months, and things got messed up. Now, he is putting all the blame on me for his mismanagement and I am working in a new company now.
I want my security cheque back with my Gratuity. Please advise.

Nov 1, 2017
1647
How to sue the work manager for harassment and slander over the phone

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Q: Good day,
My manager has been shouting at me over the phone, insulting, harassing, bullying & slandering for 2 hours. All because I got very sick & sent her sick leave.
I'm aware that it's not allowed to record the phone conversation according to the UAE law & I was at home as I live alone & don't have a witness on the moment of the phone conversation.
Now the manager denies what's mentioned above.
What can I do in such a situation?
Thank you


Jan 7, 2021
1393
تراجع الموظف عن قبول العمل بعد توقيع العقد لأنه لا يناسبه

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س: السلام عليكم،
اتفق معي صاحب العمل علي أن أعمل مديرًا في المنشأة، ولكن بعد الإمضاء على العقد وعمل الإقامة، اتضح أن العمل غير مناسب لسني رغم أني عمري 46 عامًا وأبذل مجهودًا كبيرًا رغم معاملته لي بأسلوب لا أرضى عنه ويطالبني بمصاريف الإقامة.
هل إذا أعطيته مصاريف الإقامة يصدر حرمان ضدي؟
أرجو الإفادة سيادة المستشار!


Jun 6, 2021
1900
تهديد العامل وإجباره على إنهاء الخدمة
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س: السلام عليكم،
أعمل في فندق حكومي. لم أستلم رواتب أول ستة أشهر من العمل. تعرضت لضغوطات كثيرة من طرف المدير؛ مثل: العمل لساعات إضافية مجانًا، وتغيير موقع العمل كل يومين، وإعطائي عقوبة الجلوس في البيت بدون أي مبرر لمدة شهر مع العلم أنني الوحيد الذي يتعاملون معه بهذه الطريقة.
عندما تكلمت عن حقي مع المدير، أحضروا ورقة إنهاء الخدمة ويجبرونني على توقيعها يوميًا ويحاولون منعي من دخول الفندق، وكذلك إخافتي وتهديدي بإحضار دورية الشرطة في المرة الأولى ورجل مباحث الفنادق التابع لشرطة أبوظبي في المرة الثانية والذين هم أصدقاء المدير.
مع العلم أنه عند محاولتي فتح تطبيقات مثل تطبيق ICA أو MOHRE أو UAE Smart ID، أتفاجأ أن رقم هاتف الفندق أو مندوب الفندق هو المُسجّل في قاعدة البيانات الخاصة بي في الجوازات.
أطلب مساعدتكم لإرشادي. ماذا أفعل لأنني مقهور أقسم بالله؟

Jan 3, 2022
387
قبول الاستقالة وإنكار المستحقات. ماذا يفعل الموظف؟
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س: السلام عليكم ويعطيكم العافية،
بعد عملي مع شركتي السابقة لمدة سنتان، قدمت استقالتي ووافقوا عليها. تأخرت الشركة أكثر من ٢٠ يومًا في إيداع مستحقاتي لكنني لم أكترث بالتأخير لأنني قلت أن بيننا عيش وملح ولن يحرموني منها أو ينقصوها؛ لكن توقعاتي كانت خاطئة.
حاولوا حرماني من بعضها ومع إصراري على باقي المستحقات لم يوافقوا، فأخبرتهم بأني أرجو منكم الحل السلمي بدون اللجوء للقضاء، لكن ما فعلوه في اليوم التالي أنهم رفعوا ضدي بلاغ هروب!
أريد التنويه إلى أني فتاة. أرجو أن تخبروني وتدلوني؛ ماذا يمكن أن أقدم ضد الشركة من مطالبات قانونية كضرر نفسي وغيره، لأن ما حصل فيه ظلم كبير لي، فماذا يمكن أن أفعل؟ وكيف آخذ حقي؟
جزاكم الله خيرًا!

Feb 4, 2022
186
Forcing a new employee to sign a cash advance paper to hire him. What to do?
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Q: Hello,
Can you help me with a complaint against my company in MOHRE?
The complaint is I have a cash advance of 7000AED from them. They forced me to sign this paper before they hire me in the company, now they want me to pay the 7000AED.
I didn't receive or borrow money from this company. They are holding also my passport. They don't want to give it back until I pay the 7000AED. I didn't resign my contract with them, they didn't terminate me as well.
Please give me some advice.
Thank you!

Feb 24, 2022
296
تعنُّت الشركة وعدم إرسال مكافأة نهاية الخدمة إلى موظفة في بلدها

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س: السلام عليكم،
قدمت استقالتي من خارج الدولة نظرًا لعدم قدرتي على الرجوع بعد وفاة والدتي وإجرائي جراحة.
منذ شهر وأنا أطالب شركتي بمكافأة نهاية الخدمة؛ مرة يخبروني أنهم سيخصمون مديونية مستحقات زوجي من مستحقاتي، وإذا لم أوافق، فلن آخذ مستحقاتي، علمًا بأننا كنا نعمل في نفس الشركة.
ومرة أخرى يخبروني أنهم لن يستطيعوا دفع المبلغ نقدًا، ومرة لن يستطيعوا تحويل مستحقاتي إلى حسابي البنكي في دولتي، ومرة لن يستطيعوا تحويل المبلغ إلى حسابي في الدولة.
علمًا بأنني أخبرتهم أني فقدت كارت الفيزا الخاص بي، فيتعنتوا بأنهم سيحولون إلى هذا الحساب فقط وأنا أريد مستحقاتي على حسابي البنكي بدولتي نظرًا لعدم إمكانية الرجوع لإصدار كارت آخر في الوقت الحالي. ما الحل؟
يجبروني على الإمضاء على ورقة استلام المستحقات وورقة إلغاء الإقامة. ماذا أفعل؟


Jul 15, 2022
149
Will I be liable if I refuse to work with an employer who harasses me?
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Q: I have agreed to be a company director to someone who's living in UK. I have submitted documents and details of me to the company.
The guy I am working with has mental issue and I wasn't able to provide him help. He swears and speaks ill of me. I told him I am no longer willing to work with him after the way he behaved.
He threatened me and said he will file a case against me. Will it be possible as he is in the UK and I am in the UAE?
He has my passport details. But I merely did not do anything offensive against him. I have all his voice recordings as proof.

Sep 8, 2022
177
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Issue: An employee resigned from the job after working for 5 years, and signs a letter addressed to the employer that he wants his gratuity to be paid only after his customer pays the employer. Therefore, has the employer defaulted for End of Service (EOS) payment under the UAE Labour Law?
Oct 5, 2017
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An 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.
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights? 0
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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.
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