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3 available 3 • View allLabor execution and its procedure to claim unpaid money
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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.

Dec 15, 2018
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The time frame of the execution process in a labour case
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Q: Dear Madam,
I have a labour case with my previous employer (private company). It started approx 10 months back and court judgement came in favour of me. I am following up with the execution court to get my money.
As advised by them, a request was submitted to block the company trade license, letter to banks where the company holds an account was sent in order to transfer money to the court.
Question 1) How long will the procedure take to get my money? (Please note that its a private company and they are still working)
Question 2) Meanwhile I got an information that they are fabricating a false case against me to counter this stating that I didn't do my job properly and made a mistake that caused damages to the company. Will the court accept such cases? And what action shall I take in such case?
Your response will be highly appreciated.

Jan 11, 2021
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The employer is not responsive regarding executing the court order
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Q: Dear advocates,
I, the plaintiff, won a legal case against my employer. I am the employee.
The judgment date was Feb 7, 2021. I wrote an email to my employer 10 days before attaching the court order asking for payment as per the court order, but there is no response from the employer to date.
Can you advise me regarding further actions to be taken by me to get the money from my employer as per the court order?
Also please advise about the overstay fines if any, as my visa expired well before the judgment date.
As I am jobless for more than 10 months now, I am suffering much, and I want to go back to my home country at the earliest after collecting the money from my employer.
Kindly advise me about the possible remedies.
Regards,

Mar 9, 2021
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Legal blog
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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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
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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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Hi,
I am employed in Abu Dhabi. My employer owes me 2.5 months of salary as he didn't pay me on time. I have a job offer from another employer wherein I have to join immediately.
They will apply for my new visa. If I request to cancel my current visa and get a new visa from the new employer, can I still sue my previous employer after 1 or 2 months?
Could you please tell me my options in this?
I have to obtain a new visa from the employer and some international travel requirements are there in my employment.
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Hello,
I had provided 90 days' notice of tenancy cancellation to my landlord and he acknowledged the same.
As per this, I am supposed to vacate the villa on 20 July. I now need to extend my stay for 4 additional days (21 - 24th July), due to unforeseen circumstances.
What is the rule in this regard? Can a tenant request for the same and is the landlord obliged to agree?
Or can he charge me for the 4 extra days on a pro-rata basis?
For your info, I have been a tenant at this villa for 8 years.
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Is the tenant obliged to extend tenancy for one month to meet the notice requirement? 0
In my tenancy contract I have this clause:
"If the tenant intends to vacate or renew the tenancy on the expiry date, he/she agrees to give the landlord at least ninety (90) days written notice.
a) Renewal should be signed and the rental cheque has to be paid 1 month before expiry, otherwise, the landlord has the right to find a new tenant."
I gave the landlord notice 60 days prior to the expiry date. Now he is asking for a penalty of one month from me or extending the contract for 1 month with an additional one-month payment.
However, in the clause, I don't see any reference to such a penalty. The only written sub-clause is that renewal should be signed one month before expiry, otherwise, he can find another tenant.
I want to leave the last day of the contract, therefore I don't have any issue with him finding another tenant afterwards.
Based on the above, is he eligible to get a penalty?
Kind Regards,
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Can the landlord disconnect property utilities in case of defaulting on rent? 0
My contract is expiring at the end of this month. The Lessor of the property management has notified me to pay the pending amount of my rental dues by the 15th of July. Failing in which they will disconnect my utilities.
I have delayed my payments but I have somehow covered my monthly rentals. I am still due to pay some amount to them. Previously when this situation occurred, they have disconnected my utilities.
Can anyone suggest to me whether this is legal to disconnect utilities?
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I have a police case in Ajman court. The judgment is AED 1100 fine and 1-month jail.
I paid the fine but I did not go to court and surrender to 1-month jail.
Now my visit visa is expired and I cannot extend it. I want to go to my country.
Any options that I have without going to jail for 1 month?
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