Hello, I work for a company in the field of technical works related to interior decorations, and during my work, for technical reasons, some materials that belonged to the company and that we use in our work were damaged, and which should have been secured in a certain way. My coworkers and I were punished by deducting the value of the materials from our salaries, as the company deducted 15 days per month until the full amount was paid. The first deduction was made last month, which causes us a lot of harm, as it is difficult for us to face living with the remaining amount. We know that there was a mistake on our part and we agreed to the deduction, but the amount deducted monthly is half of our salaries, which is a very difficult matter. If we arbitrate the work and workers in the ministry, can the matter be settled on easy terms with the company, or will our request be rejected? With many thanks in advance!

Hi Sir, My husband had a judgment where he was found not guilty, as the misdemeanor court stated that it doubts the charges against the accused and found no conclusive evidence except the statements in the report files. The court considered this invalid because there was no translator. After this, if the Public Prosecution appeals, will the verdict remain unchanged and be upheld if there is nothing more than this  Can you shed some light from your experience on this issue and say if the result will remain the same?

Hello, I want to apply for 15 days' leave to visit my family immediately after my probation period ends. Is this legal as per UAE labor law? Thanks in advance for educating me!

Hello, My rental here in Dubai comes with a fridge and cooker. I believe these to be at least 10 years old. The fridge has now stopped working and requires a part to be replaced. This comes at a cost of 540 AED, which is over the agreed amount that I am responsible for. My Ejari comes with an extra addendum provided by the landlord, which states: 1. The landlord is responsible for major maintenance of the apartment (namely structural, electrical, and plumbing) exceeding 500 AED + 5% VAT. The tenant is responsible for any minor maintenance as needed as a result of wear and tear. 2. The property is leased with the following assets (fridge and cooker) owned by the landlord in working condition and should be returned in the same condition. Any maintenance required is the tenant’s responsibility. My question is: If I'm unable to fix this fridge, do I have to provide a new one? The company looking to repair the fridge is having an issue finding the part needed, as it is old.

My brother had a personal loan of 300k. He lost his job, and the company terminated him, and his visa was cancelled, so he moved back home in 2015. He is trying to find a job back in the UAE. Is there any way to get him cleaned, paying the court fine? The bank he had a loan with has been merged with other groups, and he doesn't know who to contact. Repayment is impossible without a job, and finding a job at the age of 50 is not an easy task. Appreciate your advice. Thanks

حصلت على قرض شخصي وكريدت كارد من مؤسسة للتمويل بإجمالي ٥٠ ألف وتعثرت لفترة والآن يطالبونني بدفع مبلغ ٢٠٠ ألف درهم بالفوائد وكنت أعطيتهم شيك بقيمة ٤٢ ألف وقتها. سؤالي: هل يوجد سند لأمر داخل عقد القرض (الأبليكيشن) الخاص بالشركة التي وقعت معها في البداية؟ أم لا يملكون ضمانًا آخر يُمكِّنهم من مقاضاتي به سوى الشيك الذي أعطيته لهم فقط؟ مع جزيل الشكر!

هناك مشكلة مع مقاول إذ اتفقنا على بناء ملحق داخل منزل خاص ووقعنا العقد واستلم أول دفعة. اشتغل حسب العقد واستلم الدفعة الثانية وأوقف العمل ويرفض المواصلة. تبين لي بعدما حاولت أن أقدم شكوى ضده أنه يستخدم ختم وعقد لشركة منتهية في سنة 2013 ولا يوجد لديه أي ترخيص. كيف أستطيع أن أشكوه وبنفس الوقت أواصل البناء؟

My wife and I are non-Muslims. Divorce was settled in our home country court which decided that I am the custodian of the children and no alimony has to be paid to her. Children are living with me here in the UAE. However, she still resides here in the UAE using a tourist visa. She is planning to file a Maintenance Case against me in the UAE Family Court. Can she do that? Am I obliged to pay her alimony?

فصلتني الشركة فصلاً تعسفيًا وقمت بمقاضاة الشركة والحمد لله حصلت على حكم بمستحقاتي المالية من رواتب متأخرة ومكافأة نهاية الخدمة. تقدمت بطلب تنفيذ ولم تدفع الشركة لي أي مبالغ حتى الآن! ما الخطوة الواجب فعلها في هذه الحالة؟

Hello I bought an off-plan apartment with a developer, paid half and the other half was supposed to be paid on receiving the apartment which was supposed to be received end of 2019. But they postponed it till March 2020, and now the project is way behind and no improvement at all as I'm in phase 2 and they are still building phase one. What can I do to get my money back?

مرحبا أنا تزوجت في أبو ظبي ولدي عقد زواج إماراتي، وأنا سويدية الجنسية وهو أردني الجنسية والشهود على عقد الزواج ساكنين في أبو ظبي. وبعد اكتشافي أنه مريض منذ الولادة وتم خداعي من الأهل وهدف الزواج الاستغلال من أجل الجنسية وهو يلعب القمار والكثير من الأسباب الشرعية، طلبت الطلاق وتطلقت في السويد برضى الطرفين. لكنني لم أحصل على المؤخر. هل يحق لي المطالبة بالمؤخر وأنا أعيش في بلد آخر وما هي الإجراءات في هذه الحالة؟ أتمنى الرد وشكراً.

Good day! I would like to ask about the early cancellation process of my unlimited contract. I got hired last February of this year and I am planning to submit my cancellation notice within this year, but I will complete my 1 yr of service. Would I be obliged to pay any visa cancellation with the company because I am under an agency and my salary is coming from the company not directly from the client? I am a full-time cleaner/housemaid. Hoping for your positive response! Thank you.

السلام عليكم أخذت قرض بقيمة 100 ألف درهم إماراتي في يونيو الماضي 2018 بنظام سداد 2757 درهم شهريا لمدة 48 شهر. للأسف، بعدها بشهرين تم فصلي من عملي وإعادتي إلى بلدي ولم أعطَ حتى فرصة البحث عن عمل حيث أن جوازي وهويتي كانا مع إدارة الموارد البشرية لصاحب العمل. المهم استمريت في دفع الأقساط وعملت توكيل لأحدهم لعمل سداد مبكر. البنك يطالبني بدفع 80 ألف درهم، علماً أن المستحق هو الأصل وفوائد السنة الاولى أي حوالي 108 آلاف درهم إماراتي. سؤالي هو: 1- لدي أسرة بالإمارات. هل يمكن أن يتأذوا في عملهم أو أن يمثلوا للقضاء إن تخلفت عن دفع ما يزيد عن 108 آلاف وهي القيمة الفعلية التي ينبغي علي دفعها (الأصل وسنة فوائد)؟ 2- ما هي العقوبة القانونية إن لم أدفع سوى المبلغ المذكور آلاف وهي القيمة الفعلية التي ينبغي علي دفعها (الأصل وسنة فوائد) وتخلفت عن باقي المبلغ المطلوب؟