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8 available 8 • View allLabour court procedures when the employer fails to attend the hearings
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Q: Hi.
I have filed a labour case with Dubai court against my employer for the non-payment of salaries and final settlement. The amount is approximately AED 95000.
My company did not appear for any hearing in the court, and after placing two public advertisements the judge has decided judgement date to be 30 November.
Please advise what happens next.
Can my company still delay procedures?
Is it ok for me to cancel my visa after delivering the judgement and how do I get my money?

Oct 8, 2017
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Appeal against a labour court judgement


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Q: I had employed 4 employees who wrongfully filed a case against me in the court for unpaid salaries and gratuities.
Due to my negligence, the court has rewarded each of them a certain amount of money.
Is it possible to appeal these cases as I have a proof which can be used effectively if given another chance?



Dec 20, 2018
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Procedure and cost of appealing a labour court judgement 

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Q: What is the process to appeal a decision made in the labour court? And what is the cost included for the lawyer fee?
I need to know the court costs. I am the employer. Judgement was made in my absence and I have a proof these employees were paid.


Dec 26, 2018
6703
How to appeal a case after losing it while its first appeal is rejected?

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Q: My employee has filed a case against me. I lost the case.
The employee is claiming AED 54,000/- from the court. Dubai court has given a decision against me. In the "Petition for review - labor" section, I filed for an appeal which I lost again.
I need to appeal again in order to file a case as he has forged my signature and his salary was AED 2700/- and all salaries are paid while he is claiming that AED 50,000/= was paid by him as company expenses.


Apr 6, 2021
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What can I do if my lawyer charges me more than the fees agreed on?
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Q: My lawyer in Abu Dhabi won much less than my settlement. My agreement with him was to get 10k if he wins the case; my settlement was 117k.
He won 97k only and couldn't rectify an error in my judgment through appeal. I was a manager and the court confused my contract with another worker from the same company since we were a large group.
I won 14k in compensation for leave and unlawful deduction. My cheque was ready 5 weeks ago, and knowing that I have a friend with POA since I am outside the UAE now, he ignored my calls and my messages.
And today, I was told that they had the money transferred to their account and that I will only get 4k since they will hold my 10k, is that legal?

Apr 20, 2021
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Reinvestigation of a fraud/embezzlement case upon the appearance of new evidence
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I had a long drawn-out legal case for fraud/embezzlement between 2014-2015. The final judgment was 3 months in jail + deportation. I have since left the UAE. It is a complicated case that was running concurrently in 2 countries.
It has since been resolved/settled out of court. My question is with new evidence, can a case be reopened?
What are the requirements for reinvestigation in the case?

Jun 20, 2022
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Is it possible to appeal after few months of case finished?


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Q: Is it possible to appeal after few months of case finished?



May 17, 2023
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My attorney has lost my case. What’s the best course of action to get my money from him?

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Q: My attorney has lost my case. He executed the amount that was entitled to me, but he stopped responding to me.
It’s been a few years and I am outside of the UAE. What’s the best course of action to get my money from him?


Apr 4, 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
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Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
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.
Feb 24, 1992
75274
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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How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court?
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Can I put a financial guarantee to remove a travel ban in a rental case at RDC? 0
I used to work as a manager in a company, and my name was removed by the Dubai court of execution.
Now, on the paid rent, I got a travel ban, which I objected to at RDC.
The RDC accepted and gave the next hearing date, as I will have all the court papers.
Is there any way to remove the travel ban, as the objections I made at the execution hearing are next month, almost one month?
Is there any way you can put the amount as a deposit, and once the objection case is over, you can take it back?
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How can you reach a settlement to avoid legal action by the bank if you lose job and can not repay your loan? 0
My brother lost his job in the UAE 8 months ago and has a debt of AED 170,000 to a bank.
He is finding it extremely difficult to make monthly loan payments to the bank, as he has been unable to find a job even after 8 months.
What options does he have to reduce/settle his bank debt without having restrictions on him, like a travel ban, etc?
Please help him find the best possible solution considering his current financial situation.
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My husband and I are Canadian Muslims and he passed away in the UAE. How to open an inheritance case? 0
Hi there,
My husband and I are Muslims. My husband passed away recently.
We have a Canadian will, but I understand that it won’t be honored as I am named the sole beneficiary, and that does not align with Sharia laws in the UAE. He was not a UAE resident but had a small apartment with no Will in the UAE.
We have 3 children. I am planning to go to Dubai to start an inheritance case. I don’t know the exact order of events and what needs to be done first.
1) Do I initiate anything from overseas before making travel plans to Dubai, or do I start once I arrive in Dubai?
Mind you, we cannot afford to stay in Dubai for too long, as the kids have school.
2) Do I need a lawyer, or can this be done by myself?
3) I understand all foreign documents need to be authenticated before presenting them to the court. But I don’t know at what stage I would need these documents authenticated.
I would appreciate it if you could provide a breakdown of the steps, the forms that are needed, and where I can find them.
Thank you
Mar 27, 2025
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Can the employer ask me for visa expenses if I resign after completing the probation period? 0
I am working in a Dubai private company and I have completed six months of the probation period. Now, I have decided to resign due to a physical problem.
My MOHRE contract mentions one month's notice, and I am willing to serve the notice period, but the employer asks for visa expenses.
My passport was also retained by the employer. How can I cancel my visa by chance?
I filed a complaint at the labour court. How many days does it take to get a verdict?
Apr 7, 2025
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