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11 available 11 • View allCancellation of a visa while having pending labour case
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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).

Apr 19, 2017
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Can I join new company while having a labour dispute with my current employer?
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Q: Dear Sir,
I was working in a construction company as IT Engineer. I have Salary dispute with my company for 1 year and that company closed after 2 months from my complaint date in MOL. They opened another company in Umm Al Quwain.
Court also gave the decision in my favour but I still have not received my money. On the last visit in court, they said me to type application from typing centre for Guarantee Cheque. I did it on the same day, then they said to come after 1 month, but still I dont know if I will receive my money or not.
I have another job offer. Can I cancel my visa and go to another job before dispute settlement or no?
Please, sir, give me a suggestion.

Jul 16, 2017
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Cancellation of visa/labour contract while having a court case with the employer
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Q: Hi,
I have a Labor case in Dubai Courts. The Court already issued a judgment that the employer has to pay me. But the Company is not here.
My visa is expired since last one month and I need to cancel it because I have the Offer Letter from another company. I am having a hard time since I am running behind this issue since Ramadan.
Pls, help me. How can I cancel my visa and labor contract so that I am able to join another company?

Oct 16, 2017
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Sorting a new visa and other issues during a pending labour case
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Q: Hi.
I left my job with a Dubai based financial company (Not free zone) in March 2017, as I suspected my employer was taking deductions without my permission.
I have asked for a final settlement of AED 68000 which they refused, and are asking me AED 16000 in return for bonuses paid. I was not able to work my 30 days notice as they blocked my office access, email and database.
I have my first hearing due on the 9th of November, but my visa expires on the 18th of October. I am in a predicament because I have to travel next week for medical treatment in the UK and I have to take another job since I am not earning.
Please advise what I can do. After the 18th of October, I will not have medical insurance.
Is it possible I can get my visa cancelled without employer approval? Also, how can I arrange the travel approval?
Thanks for your help.

Oct 18, 2017
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Visa cancellation while a labour case is running in court
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Q: Dear Sir/Ma’am,
I hope all is good with you and you will be able to help me in this situation.
I was working for a private company with which I have a labour court case ongoing for which the judgement is to be made on the 25th June.
I have received an offer letter from a free zone company which requires me to join on the 6th of June.
Could you please help me on how to get the cancellation of my visa done so the free zone company can proceed legally for me while my case is ongoing.
Thanking you,
Tanya

Jun 6, 2018
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Cancellation of visa during a pending labour case
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Q: Hello Ma'am,
I'm working in Al Ain and I have a few points to be clarified.
I did resign on March 10, 2018, and my head office based out in Abu Dhabi said your last date will be April 30, 2018, verbally. However, I do have resignation acceptance without mentioning any specific date.
I'm on an unlimited contract. My labour card expired on May 9 and my visa got expired on May 24th. I had no response from the GM regarding my F&F settlement and visa cancellation.
I waited and visited them personally but no response. So I launched a complaint on the 23rd of May 2018.
My only question here is, can I cancel my visa and ask my wife to take over on the pending settlement? The reason is I have to travel on a family emergency to my home country.
Is it legally possible or what would you suggest in my case?
Thank you
Hari

Jun 8, 2018
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Cancellation of employment visa while a labour case is running in court
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Q: Hello Sir.
I have an open labour case with Dubai Courts against my previous employer because of salary delays and final settlement dispute.
I have an offer from a new employer, and I want to know if I cancel my employment visa with my previous employer, will my labour case stay open?
Also, if I cancel my visa with my previous employer, can they force me to accept the final settlement or can I still pursue this with Dubai Courts?
Thank you

Jun 12, 2018
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Visa stamping on passport while having a pending case
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Q: Hi
I got my employment visa and already changed the status (exit/entry). I'm on a bail due to a bank loan case (now I requested to forward my case to the court).
Can I apply for visa stamping on the passport? I heard if you have a current case, you are not allowed to stamp a visa on the passport. Is it correct?
Please advise me

Mar 12, 2019
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Cancellation of visa to take another offer while a labour case is running
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Q: My employer wants me to sign a cancellation form without paying any pending salary and dues. The total outstanding amount is 33000 AED.
I refused to sign the cancellation papers and filed a labour case against him. I have a job offer from another company.
What is the procedure for me to join another company?
My first hearing is due on 29th December; what happens in the first hearing?
Should I wait until 29th December or should I contact the Ministry again for the cancellation?
I strongly believe my employer will not attend the hearing. I need to cancel my visa and start working again for the new company.
Please advise.

Dec 28, 2020
565
How will the visa get canceled after filing a labor case?

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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!


Jan 28, 2023
336
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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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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