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6 available 6 • View allIs it legal to work in the UAE without a work permit?
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Q: I have been working for an individual as a private accountant for over a year now. My contract says that I'm not an employee but a consultant.
I am sponsored on my husband's visa and have a NOC from him to work. However, I'm not set up as a freelancer and my employer hasn't provided me with a labour card or work permit.
It has been brought to my attention that I may be working illegally so I would appreciate some legal advice and for someone to look over my contract.
If I'm working illegally then I will quit immediately but I need to know my rights and do not want to breach my contract if it is enforceable.
I look forward to hearing from someone.
Thanks.

May 9, 2017
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Procedure and time frame of getting UAE employment visa
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Q: Sir,
I'm from India, I have received an offer letter from the employer 13 days ago but till now I didn't receive any emails from them regarding the further process for getting entry permit and for the visa.
How many days will it take approximately?

Oct 26, 2017
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How long does it take to get UAE employment visa after I accepted a job offer? 
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Q: Hi,
I got a paper and I signed it. That paper included the following:
"This job offer has been made up of three counterparts duly signed by both parties. Each party shall receive and retain a copy thereof and the third one shall be submitted by the first party to MOL as a prerequisite for issuance of the work permit."
The paper also had first party signature, as the second party signature was mentioned my name, and I put my signature. I got the letter in September 2017 but have not received the visa yet.
How long is the time of validity of this letter? Shall I get the visa? Or the company can stop this letter?

Nov 4, 2017
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الحصول على شهادة حسن سيرة وسلوك رغم وجود بلاغ شيك
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س: عملت شهادة حسن سيرة وسلوك وأُلغيت بسبب شيك عليه بلاغ بقيمة 2187 درهم لمدرسة.
المدرسة قالت ادفع ونسحب البلاغ.
ما وضعي القانوني؟
هل هناك غرامات؟
هل تصدر شهادة حسن سيرة وسلوك؟

Nov 4, 2021
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استخراج شهادة حسن السيرة والسلوك لمعرفة القضايا المسجلة

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س: هل أستطيع أن أعرف ما إذا كان هناك بلاغ ضدي أو منع من السفر عن طريق طلب شهادة حسن السيرة والسلوك؟


Nov 10, 2021
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استخراج شهادة حسن السيرة والسلوك
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س: السلام عليكم،
من أين تُستخرَج شهادة حسن السيرة والسلوك للمقيم؟ وهل يمكن أن يكون الأخ وكيلاً في حالة أنني تزوجت في الإمارات من مقيمة؟

Dec 26, 2021
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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
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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
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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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My employer fired me under Article 44 for not showing up for work for 7 days in a row. But that’s not the case at all. I was sick and the management was aware and they let me go.
I went to another country to get treatment because it’s expensive in Dubai. My employer did not pay me my salary for the month I worked and fired me.
I have official sick leave from another country and there is correspondence where my employer sent me to another country for treatment.
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How to cancel the MoU to buy an apartment with the broker if the bank did not approve the loan? 0
Hi,
I have a situation where I signed an MoU and gave my security deposit to the seller's agent. However later, the bank valuation of the property is lower than the selling price.
On my MoU, it has a clause that “the buyer has a right to cancel/negotiate if the bank valuation is not the same as MoU.” I tried to negotiate, however, we didn't agree on the price so I asked to cancel.
Now the agent is threatening me that they will not cancel the MoU and that will deposit my cheque. Later I also came to know that the person I am dealing with is not the same person whose name is mentioned as a broker in the MoU.
The agent I am dealing with is constantly messaging me with threats. I decided not to speak to him and instead, I wrote an email to the broker whose name is mentioned on the MoU but received no response.
I am on a very tight timeline as I need to vacate my apartment in 3 weeks, I found another unit but I don't know if I can pursue this while the initial MoU still not canceled.
Please, I need advice.
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Employer asking for visa reimbursement after resignation: do I need to pay? 0
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have already finished my first year with my company and resigned.
My employer is asking me to reimburse the cost of my visa because I did not finish my two-year contract.
Do I need to pay? The cost is 7,000 AED.
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