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Q: My employer is constantly delaying the payment of salary. I don't want to spoil the relationship with him, but I want to know if his actions are legal and if he could pay the parts of salary throughout the whole month.
Salary in our company is paid by cash only. As I don't have a copy of the employment contract, I can't say whether anything is written concerning the terms of salary payment or not.
How can I avoid this and what are my rights?


Jul 12, 2016
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My company doesn't pay me for few months. Can I work for another company?
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Q: Hi Sir,
Currently, I am working in one construction company, but they didn't pay me last four months, that's why I got an offer from another company.
Can I join them immediately? Will this make some issue on me? Should my company give me NOC?

Oct 25, 2017
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End of service gratuity based on commission
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Q: I work as a real estate agent in Dubai on a commission only basis for the last five years. How will my end of service gratuity be calculated if I decide to resign? Will it depend on my commission?

Feb 23, 2016
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Commission payable to property agent dismissed before the deal was closed
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Q: I was working for a real estate company in Dubai. I was part of a big deal for selling a villa for 18.5M. The deal was signed while I was with the company, and I was still in the company a few months later until the owner terminated me under the reason “services no longer required”.
The MOU was signed while I was with the company and the deal was meant to go through in September, I got terminated in August.
I have a voice recording of the whole conversation on the day I was terminated in which the owner clearly states I was part of the deal and as I'm no longer part of the company he will need to consult with his partner whether I'm owed my commision.
I have spoken to the buyer who has confirmed that the deal has gone through and they are the new owners of the villa.
I have contacted the owner of the real estate company who is reading my messages and ignoring me.
I am owed 50k commision.
Where do I stand?

Nov 13, 2017
1661
Role of business development staff in a consultancy company
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Q: I would like to enquire the legal right of a Business Consultancy company when a Business Development Staff conducts introductions outside the office and without the knowledge of the office.

Nov 16, 2017
287
How to lift a travel ban issued by the court mistakenly against a security cheque
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Q: Dubai Court of Execution ordered me to return a cheque. This cheque was issued in a civil transaction that is already annulled.
Also, the cheque is already expired. But Court of Execution gave a Travel Ban against me until I return this cheque.
The truth is that this cheque was issued in my name but given to real estate agent for safekeeping, the cheque was never handed to me, I don't have the cheque.
How can I now remove the travel ban against me?
Is it common for the Execution Court to issue a travel ban in such cases even though the Court did not make me financially or criminally liable for anything?

Jan 8, 2021
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How can a real estate agent claim commission from agency after resignation?
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Q: I am working as an agent with a real estate agency. I am new to this industry, just got my visa processed which is why I am still looking forward to applying for RERA.
I sold an apartment in an off-plan project which is exclusive with the broker I am working for.
The client has paid 20 percent on which the commission should be released, but it has been 2 months I am begging for my own money.
Due to all this unprofessional behavior, I resigned and still looking for some help to put pressure on them. I have my name on the SPA and the buyer is also with me.
I want them to pay 2 percent which was agreed verbally, without deducting the visa cost which is mentioned on the contract.
Please advise.

Nov 1, 2021
717
Is it legal for the real estate agent to keep the commission despite cancellation of the project?
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Q: Hi,
I bought a property off-plan last year. The developer went bankrupt and the project was recently cancelled by RERA. We were refunded the deposit we paid.
The estate agent that we used to purchase the place took commission (brokerage fee) of 40 000 dhs. They are now refusing to refund us, even though the project is cancelled.
We never received an SPA or the house. The contract between us and the agency states end date is until transfer, that never happened. Is this legal?

Jul 12, 2022
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My receivable commission has been delayed by the company. How can I claim it?




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Q: Hi Team,
I would like to ask.
I'm an agent in the UAE, and my receivable commission has been delayed by my agency which is above AED 1 million. However the company is not running well lately, and it has a risk of insolvency.
If it really happens, who should I claim my commission from?
If there are still commissions not paid by the developer to the company, can I claim that part from the developer directly?
Many thanks.





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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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Sep 10, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
5 available 5 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal 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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Bylaw No. (85) of 2006 Regulating the Real Estate Brokers Register in the Emirate of Dubai 4
This Bylaw regulates the Real Estate Brokers Register in the Emirate of Dubai. No person may engage in real estate brokerage activities in Dubai unless he is licensed by the competent entities and entered in the register, which is maintained by Dubai Land Department.
May 30, 2006
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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).
Sep 20, 2021
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Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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My employer fired me under Article 44 for not showing up for work for 7 days in a row. But that’s not the case at all. I was sick and the management was aware and they let me go.
I went to another country to get treatment because it’s expensive in Dubai. My employer did not pay me my salary for the month I worked and fired me.
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How to cancel the MoU to buy an apartment with the broker if the bank did not approve the loan? 0
Hi,
I have a situation where I signed an MoU and gave my security deposit to the seller's agent. However later, the bank valuation of the property is lower than the selling price.
On my MoU, it has a clause that “the buyer has a right to cancel/negotiate if the bank valuation is not the same as MoU.” I tried to negotiate, however, we didn't agree on the price so I asked to cancel.
Now the agent is threatening me that they will not cancel the MoU and that will deposit my cheque. Later I also came to know that the person I am dealing with is not the same person whose name is mentioned as a broker in the MoU.
The agent I am dealing with is constantly messaging me with threats. I decided not to speak to him and instead, I wrote an email to the broker whose name is mentioned on the MoU but received no response.
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Employer asking for visa reimbursement after resignation: do I need to pay? 0
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have already finished my first year with my company and resigned.
My employer is asking me to reimburse the cost of my visa because I did not finish my two-year contract.
Do I need to pay? The cost is 7,000 AED.
Oct 20, 2023
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