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.

صديقي لديه قرض شخصي بقيمة 9 آلاف درهم، وبسبب ظروف أسرية غادر البلاد.

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.

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

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!

Good morning. Kindly help me out with the below query: If a sole establishment is converted into an LLC, what would happen to the existing Lease Agreement with the Sole Establishment as the tenant? Thank you.

Good day, Sir, I have received a message from the Dubai Court stating that a bank has filed a civil case against me. The loan has been pending since February 2019. I cleared the cheque bounce case earlier with a court fine in 2019. I am looking forward to a minimum settlement plan with the bank. The outstanding amount was around 70,000 AED, and now the message is for 115,000 AED. What will be the best way for me to proceed: approaching the bank or dealing with it in court? Best regards,

Hello, I have given my notice, and my last day is July 24, but the employer is refusing to pay my salary; even the salary for June. Is this even legal? He claims I'll get everything at once, which is after leaving the country or changing status.

Dear Lawyers, I worked at a bakeshop here in Dubai. I resigned exactly one year ago. Now they want me to pay for visa charges, as stated in the offer letter. If I cannot pay for the charges, my employer will claim financial loss due to the damages, estimated to be at least 7,000 AED. What should I do about this? My monthly salary is only 2,800 AED.

Dear Lawyers, Is an employee eligible for maternity leave in the first three months of pregnancy? If an employee takes sick leave in the first three months of pregnancy, can it be considered normal sick leave or maternity leave?