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9 available 9 • View allNext steps after receiving the MOL approval of employment
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Q: Hello Sir,
I have a question if you can spare some time to reply.
My application status on MOHRE is "Approved in MOL". What will be the next step?
I am waiting for my employment entry pass. I am outside the UAE.
Thank you in advance.

Oct 9, 2019
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You've received a job offer from UAE company. What's next?
69
Q: My friend has received an employment contract as well as another document with thumbprint from a Dubai company.
Please guide us how to get Dubai visa by using these documents. Date on the letter is 14/9/2017. Please reply and help as soon as possible.
Thanks and regards,
Vikas Vashisht

Sep 19, 2017
22992
Speeding up the employment visa process to avoid overstay fines
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Q: Agency will file absconding against a visit visa
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have sponsored my nephew’s visit visa. His visa expired since Nov 25.
The employer already showed me an entry permit of my nephew. But, the agency is still calling me that they will file an absconding case. Can they do that?
As I understand, the visa status has not changed. What would be the impact to all these? If the agency files an absconding case, who will settle the fine?
What happens with the entry permit the employer already filed? What best should be done?
Appreciate your clarification

Jan 5, 2020
651
The commencement date to be considered after delaying the issuance of the work visa
1
Q: Hello madam,
Good afternoon!
Currently, I am working and living in Ras al Khaimah, in an interior cleaning company under 2 years contract. I started working under this company on October 9th 2019. I was on a visit visa at that time and the same date was on the offer letter given to me by the company.
They delayed applying for my work visa and the labour card. They applied for my work visa and labour card on 6th January 2020 and now they are saying that I have to work as per my labour card which is expiring on Jan 5, 2022.
But as per my offer letter, my 2 years contract has already finished. Please advise me what I can do. Do I have to work as per my labour card or should I stop working as I have another job but my company is still not giving me cancellation?

Dec 19, 2021
574
The joining date is not determined after signing the offer letter. What to do?

1
Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am on a visit visa currently. I have signed an offer letter (no MOHRE contract yet). They didn't inform me of the joining date yet.
Also, I'm wondering what are the next steps. They informed me in the offer letter that an employment visa will be provided from the company's end. But they didn't even ask for any documents yet (such as a passport copy, visit visa copy, etc).
If this is something unusual as per UAE's law. How can I deal with it?


Nov 14, 2022
747
Can I change my visit visa to employment visa without leaving the UAE?


129
Q: Is it still possible to change my status from a visit visa to a resident visa after getting a job without leaving the UAE? And how is it done?
MJ



Jan 31, 2023
16405
The work visa was rejected because the passport expires in less than 180 days. What to do?
0
Q: We got the work approval and during the bank guarantee and fee payment, we get an error on our passport that it is under 180 days.
The visit visa expired also and I'm getting fined. What do we do then?

Feb 9, 2023
382
Can I change my visit visa into a work permit without entering the UAE?

0
Q: Can I change my visit visa into a work permit or get an eVisa without entering the UAE?
My visit visa was issued. I didn't enter the UAE and my employer sent me a MoHRE contract to my home country and processed my eVisa. Is it possible?


Sep 26, 2023
336
What can I do If my employer is not providing me with the Emirates ID and health insurance?


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Q: Good afternoon
I've been working in a private company for about a year now, and my boss is not getting my ID because it has a fine, since he made the wrong procedure for my visa.
When I am sick, it's too hard for me because I don't have an ID and I don't have insurance. And if I'm sick and can't go to work he is deducting from my salary 50 per day and the remaining salary is only 1500.
Please it's really hard for me, I need your help.



Mar 19, 2024
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Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAn Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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.
Sep 10, 2024
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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
103602
Ministerial Decree No. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts 5
According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.
Sep 27, 2015
5059
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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هل عدم حكم القاضي الجزائي بالتعويض المدني يُعد حجة على القاضي المدني بعدم التعويض؟ 0
السلام عليكم،
رفعت دعوى جزائية ضد شخص عن السب مع طلب التعويض المدني المؤقّت. حُكم على المُشتكَى ضده بغرامة بقيمة 5000 آلاف ولم يحكم القاضي بالتعويض المدني المؤقت 5001+ للمشتكي.
المحكمة أحالت الدعوى إلى المحكمة المدنية المختصة.
هل عدم القضاء من القاضي الجزائي بالتعويض المدني المؤقت يُعد حجة على القاضي المدني بعدم التعويض؟
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How can we get a company to pay for the services provided? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
How can we get a company to pay us for the services provided?
We are a medical center in Abu Dhabi that provided round-the-clock PCR services to the staff of a Marine company in Abu Dhabi between July and November 2022.
The credit period for payment has expired more than 4 months ago, and the company has not provided any updates regarding our outstanding payment of over 100,000 AED.
Jun 26, 2023
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هل يجب وجود نساء لدى الأب ليربح دعوى ضم حضانة؟ 0
السلام عليكم،
لدي بنت تجاوزت ١٣ سنة وابن تجاوز ١١ سنة وهم في حضانة أمهم حاليًا. أمهم متزوجة من رجل أجنبي عن المحضونين وأنوي رفع قضية إسقاط حضانة الأولاد وضمهم إليّ.
السؤال:
هل يجب أن أكون متزوجًا أو لدي من النساء مَن يقوم برعاية الأبناء حتى أربح القضية؟
علمًا بأنني أقيم بمفردي حاليًا.
Jul 3, 2023
187
إمكانية المرور ترانزيت عبر دول مجلس التعاون رغم وجود قضية جنائية 0
السلام عليكم،
هل يستطيع شخص مُبعد من دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي المرور بها عن طريق الترانزيت؟
علمًا بأن القضية جنائية كانت في السعودية وقضيت العقوبة هناك، وبعدها ذهبت إلى الإمارات، وبعد قضاء سنتين تم الترحيل من هناك أيضًا على إثرها.
الآن سأسافر إلى دولة روسيا ولكن عن طريق الترانزيت.
Jun 15, 2023
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View allApplication to release the passport from court to renew visa 0
Sir,
Someone took a SIM on my Emirates ID and took money (AED 9000) from another person and there's a case is on me as the ID was mine, but I did not do this.
My visa is expiring in January. Is there any procedure where the police can give me the passport to renew my visa?
I had not done this fraud, what should be on my name.
H.S.
Nov 26, 2019
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ملاحقة مقترض وافد غادر البلاد دون سداد القرض 0
صديقي لديه قرض شخصي بقيمة 9 آلاف درهم، وبسبب ظروف أسرية غادر البلاد.
Nov 21, 2019
13815
Assistance in changing visa sponsorship to owned property 0
We own a house in Dubai [full ownership and in possession of the notarized title needs].
I have just resigned from my job and want to now stay in Dubai but not work.
Can you help complete visa transfer from the company to my own visa for myself and wife?
Regards
D. R.
Oct 22, 2019
372
Termination for non-performance without prior warnings 0
Hi!
I would like to ask for advice.
The company has terminated me last June 30, 2019. My work is a visual merchandiser and we have 16 stores across the UAE which I need to visit all in one month.
But last April and May, I have not visited some of the shops due to other important and urgent work.
The company suddenly send me a termination letter due to non-performance which I am really shocked because I didn't understand that they put non-performance if I am doing other important and urgent projects.
There is no warning letter given to me. Since I'm getting pressure from the HR, I had signed the termination letter and it was effective June 30, 2019.
But after 3 or 4 days, the company asked me to come to work for 1 month notice period July 1-31. Then they ask me to work again in August, and then until September 15. Then they terminated me.
I need your advice if there's a chance that I could complain about this to the labour and the chances of getting the correct compensation.
Thanks
Oct 17, 2019
524
Claiming the labor dues from an employer applying for liquidation 0
Hello,
Can I please request an expert view on the below issue and possible further guidance?
I would like to know if employees have filed labor complaints due to outstanding salaries, then:
1. If the employer does not give immediate cash settlement or agrees to provide personal PDCs to cover outstanding salaries&gratuities in a complaint of the labor dept., then how long process may last if it is escalated to labor court? And are the employees to continue work or stop?
2. Can employees switch visas if the issue is in labor court?
3. Can the company which is an LLC still proceed to apply for liquidation?
4. If they can, then how can salaries&gratuities be protected for the employees?
5. Should employees engage a lawyer to represent them against the owners of the company who decide to go into liquidation?
Thanks!
Oct 12, 2019
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