Q: A labour case was ruled in my favour and I received the judgement at the end of 2016. The judgement progressed to execution and not One Dirham has been paid by my ex-employer to date. We have spent the last year searching assets in all banks, combined with real estate, RTA etc. and all have come back with no assets. An attachment was made on the office assets, shortly after the Rental Dispute Committee issued a Judgement awarding the office assets to the Landlord. Finally, we located a valid Bank Guarantee held with a Government Authority. But the entity is not cooperating. As per Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 On Regulation of Labour Relations, Article 4 gives priority over all assets. However, in this scenario, Federal Labour Law, Dubai Real Estate Laws and further laws are all overlapping and conflicting. My query is, is there a document or law that states which law has priority over another to help resolve the issues I am facing with the judgement execution?

Q: I am seeking compensation for damages from a company that used my name in fraud. I have finished the case until the appeal court and the execution court has ordered that the company assets and accounts be attached until they pay the sum required as per the judgement. The company has been closed since last year and has no more money left in the bank. If there are no more assets of the company I could go after since the company no longer exists, how else can I get justice aside from the words written on a few sheets of my case judgement paper? I've spent a lot and exerted a lot of effort seeking justice for myself, and when it is time to collect what the judge has determined what I should have, apparently there is nothing left. Is there any other legal recourse? Thanks

Q: I have won a labour court case against my employer, however, it's over 6 months now and I am still unpaid. My previous employer changed his license and also the office, but his office is at the same location. However, he has refused to pay. I have the court order and execution, and I also have a court order to go to the Ministry of Human Resources instructing them or the bank to facilitate payment. I would like to receive my payment within the shortest time. I am willing to pay 3000 only after successfully receiving my money. Anyone can help me with this, kindly contact me.

Q: I registered a Performance Order lawsuit. I received a decision in my favour. The respondent received a notice to register an appeal within 15 days. The 15 days have elapsed. What is the next step to register an execution case? There is no judgement in the file, only the decision obliging the respondent to pay and then the decision that respondent has 15 days to file an appeal. Should I make a petition for "Executive Writ" now or register an execution case directly?

س: السلام عليكم، لدي حكم عمالي ولم تقم الشركة بالسداد بعد. علمت أن الشركة اشترت وثيقة تأمين لي في أثناء عملي تغطي مكافأة نهاية الخدمة والرواتب غير المدفوعة. تقدمت بطلب للمحكمة لتخاطب شركة التأمين لتدفع لي قيمة التغطية التأمينية في حدود المبلغ المحكوم به، ولكن للأسف رفضت المحكمة ولا أدري سبب الرفض لأنني المستفيد من الوثيقة! سؤالي: كيف أُسيّل قيمة التأمين لصالحي؟

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I heard that banks have insurance for each personal loan and credit card debt they lend. How does this help my case if I have defaulted and am now going to face legal action?

The Insurance Authority has introduced a new regulation to regulate all electronic and smart insurance operations practiced by licensed insurance companies, insurance-related professions [such as insurance agents, actuaries, insurance brokers, surveyors & loss adjusters, and insurance consultants] and marketing insurance policies through banks to the extent applicable to their nature. The objective of this article is to briefly discuss the changes that are introduced by the new regulation.

An interview-format article covering the topic of filing an employment court case in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

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.

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.

The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.

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).