Q: My salary labour case has been going on for 7 months now. After the 1st judgement, the owner… A: The Court of First Instance (minor or major circuits) is…

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How many times can labour court judgement be appealed?

My salary labour case has been going on for 7 months now. After the 1st judgement, the owner appealed because of which I had to wait again and go for the 2nd judgement.

Question1: Can he appeal 2nd time again?

Question2: I have a Job Offer. I want to cancel this visa of my previous employer. What should I do as enough time has already been wasted?

Help appreciated!

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Kochhar & Co Inc. Legal Consultants (Dubai Branch)

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20 Nov 2017, 12:13

The Court of First Instance (minor or major circuits) is the competent court to hear labour cases and issue a judgement which can be appealed if the claimed value of the case is more than AED 20,000. The ruling of the Court of Appeal cannot be challenged before the Court of Cassation if the value of the case is less than AED 200,000. So it depends on the claim amount.

You can apply for a temporary work permit by making an application to grant you the relevant permission.

STEP 1 - Request the court to provide you with certificate stating that you have a labour case pending before the court

STEP 2 - Apply to the Ministry of Labour to grant you permission to work temporarily for six months. Attach the Court certificate with the application related to the temporary work permit before the Ministry of Labour.

This may grant you the temporary work permit.

20 Nov 2017, 13:08

Thank you very much, Madam.

My salary was 5,500 AED and the 1st judgement was ordered as 27,000 AED. Now I wait for the 2nd judgement. I fear that my employer will again appeal because he has wasted enough time already due to non-appearance.

I wish to cancel the visa because my new employer will only allow working on his visa. Someone told me that I have the option of cancelling the visa in case of a new offer as well.

Really appreciate your help and advice. Stay blessed.

20 Nov 2017, 13:12

He can appeal only before Court of Cassation if the value is more than AED 200,000/-. So I guess this is the final time.

Please make an application to the court for visa cancellation. Please keep in mind once you cancel the visa you have to get another job or leave the UAE within 30 days.

20 Nov 2017, 14:06

Thank you again, Madam.

Are there any charges as well for this application and cancellation? Will have to arrange in case... thanks again!

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