Q: Dear Sir, I have a labour case in Dubai Courts and got the final judgment on my favour. Now, I am going to open the execution file. If I withdraw my case, the company is ready to pay 50 per cent of the amount. Will the execution court make any negotiations if the employer ask for deduction? Will it take a long time to make the execution?

Q: I have won a case in Dubai labour court against my employer. The court has given the verdict in my favour and ordered the company to pay me AED 75,000 with a return ticket. But my employer has filed a complaint against the verdict in the appeal court. My questions are, How much time will it take? What documents do I have to provide? When can I get my dues? Please reply to me. I'm sitting jobless at my room, with no money from the last 6 months. I'm in great trouble. Please reply ASAP. Best regards

Q: I have won a labour court case against my employer, however, it's over 6 months now and I am still unpaid. My previous employer changed his license and also the office, but his office is at the same location. However, he has refused to pay. I have the court order and execution, and I also have a court order to go to the Ministry of Human Resources instructing them or the bank to facilitate payment. I would like to receive my payment within the shortest time. I am willing to pay 3000 only after successfully receiving my money. Anyone can help me with this, kindly contact me.

Q: Hi, As per a Dubai court order on 04/01/21, the company has to pay me. Then the court has issued a letter on 04/03/21 to freeze the bank account and trade license because of denying the court order. Still, I did not get any good news. Please let me know When I will get my end of service and pending salary.

Q: I have received my labor case verdict, on 6th May 2021, after which I approach Adheed center to check it on 9th May 2021. They took AED 105 fee for the notification to be sent to my previous employer, and asked me to come back after 10 days to check the status. I have few questions related to it. What to expect next? How long will it take to get my money from the company?

Q: My labor execution case number is [----]. Al Adheed center informed me to get back after 21 days. More than 21 days passed but I was informed to wait till June 01. Still in process. I need to know how long it will take to get my settlement from the company. Kindly advise me.

Q: Is it possible for the employer to change the trading License or sell his company during the labor case?

Q: Dear All, The payment voucher is signed in an execution case. I didn't receive the amount in my account. Should I go and collect the cheque or the court will do an online transfer to my account? I have already shared my account number with the court. Regards,

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