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6 available 6 • View allVisa cancellation to take a job offer while having a labour case
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Q: I was terminated from my service after 21 years. My end of service dues have not been paid to me, hence I filed a labour case and it is in Dubai court.
I have got a new unlimited job offer. I want to take up the offer cancelling my existing labour contract and residence visa. What to do?

Oct 18, 2018
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Cancellation of employment visa while a labour case is running in court
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Q: Hello Sir.
I have an open labour case with Dubai Courts against my previous employer because of salary delays and final settlement dispute.
I have an offer from a new employer, and I want to know if I cancel my employment visa with my previous employer, will my labour case stay open?
Also, if I cancel my visa with my previous employer, can they force me to accept the final settlement or can I still pursue this with Dubai Courts?
Thank you

Jun 12, 2018
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Issuing a new visa after expiry of old visa during a labour case
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Q: I filed a labour case against my employer. The judgement came 10 days back and I am planning to appeal.
Now, I have got a new job offer and also my visa has expired 3 months back which the old company did not cancel or renew as the case was in court.
Can I join the new company with the appeal process underway?
How do I get my visa issue sorted?
It's quite complicated, please assist.

Oct 3, 2018
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Is it possible to get family visa while a labor case is pending in court?
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Q: Shall I get a family visa while a labor case is pending in court?
And if I get a family visa, shall I get an insurance card for my family and children?

Oct 20, 2019
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How to apply for NOC during a labor court case
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Q: How can I apply for NOC while having a case in court?
What are the steps I should do to apply for a NOC but the case is still registered in Al Adheed?
I did a complaint about my passport since my company was holding it?
All I am concerned about is how do I apply for NOC!

Oct 24, 2021
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How to cancel the visa to get a job offer while labor dues are pending?
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Q: Hello Sir,
I have been working in a company for 17 years and lost my job in July 2021. My visa is till Dec 2021. Till now, I have not received my settlement. I am getting only promises that it will be settled shortly. I haven't canceled my visa yet.
Last four months, I am somehow surviving with my family. Last week, I have got a job offer, but if I cancel my visa in my previous company, I am signing that I have received all my dues.
Please advise, what can be done?
a) Even if I sign that I have received my dues, and cancel my visa, can I legally claim my settlement?
b) If I don't cancel my visa before by expiry of the visa, what happens?
c) My family visa is on me and their visa is till June 2022. Will it affect them?
d) If I have to travel to India for an emergency, can I come back?
Appreciate your advice!
Regards,

Nov 28, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
4 available 4 • 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.
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.
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By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.
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في دعوى مدني كلي، المطالبة بإلزام المُدَّعَى عليهم، عدد 12 شخصًا، بسداد مبلغ وقدره (.....) (بالتضامن والتكافل).
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السؤال هنا عن إمكانية تحديد المبلغ المترصّد على مُدّعَى عليه واحد فقط؟ وكيف؟
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Landlord's right to ask the tenant for overstay if he terminates tenancy without notice 0
Dear Mr Malalla,
I would like to get your opinion on an incident that I am going through at the moment with my previous landlord.
After staying in the same apartment for 4 yrs as a tenant, on 8/2/21, only a week before the renewal term (15/2/21) and after having a written agreement on a mutually agreed condition as well as sending us the contract, our landlord declared to us that he changed his mind and would apply the old contractual terms.
After having back and forth emails with our landlord's agency, on 23/2/21 we received the final email about his decision from the agency. As I did not want to stay in his place, we moved out on 6/3/21.
On 14/3/21, we received a quotation from the agency in regards to maintenance, which we mutually accepted on 15/03/21.
2 days ago, when I was waiting for my security deposit, I received a final calculation from the agency charging me the period between 15/2 to 5/3 as overstay. We reminded him many times of the rules and regulations but he does not care.
Apr 7, 2021
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عمل الموظف أثناء إجازته من تلقاء نفسه ومطالبة صاحب العمل بالأجر 0
ما الإجراء القانوني مع موظف تقدَّم باستقالته عن طريق البريد الإلكتروني ووضع جميع الموظفين وأصحاب العمل بالبريد الإلكتروني، وبعد يومين، تقدم بشكوى عمالية ضد المنشأة يطالب براتب شهر عن عمله من المنزل أثناء إجازته السنوية المدفوعة بالكامل بالفعل؟
لم يطلب منه مديره المباشر أو أصحاب العمل أن يعمل أثناء إجازته لا شفهيًا ولا كتابيًا مع العلم أن عقده غير مُحدد المدة ويعمل منذ ٣ سنوات ونصف.
هل يجوز أن يُكمل شهر الإنذار بعد تقدمه بشكوى عمالية؟
Aug 9, 2020
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Steps to get the settlement amount from developer after cancelling a property 0
Dear Sir
I have cancelled the purchase of a property in Dubai and the developer has agreed with my decision. The developer committed in writing to refund the agreed settlement amount “within 90 days “.
I have kept consistent follow-up records and everything in writing between the developer and me. However, 1 week before the 90 days expiry period (due to my constant and persistent follow up in writing) the developer has stated it will take another 90 days for them to refund me the monies, sighting COVID-19 as “ the “ reason.
Am I able to enforce the email agreement between the developer and me to recover the agreed settlement within the 90 days and latest at the 90-day deadline?
I look forward to hearing from you, I would also be pleased to engage on the tel with you if you feel this would be more useful. I currently reside in Kenya.
Thanks.
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S.
Aug 9, 2020
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ألا يعتبر ذلك تعديًا على الاختصاص المكاني للمحكمة والأصل رفض الدعوى وإرجاعها إلى المحاكم المختصة في دولة إقامة الأطفال؟
شكرًا مسبقًا للرد!
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