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4 available 4 • View allDeferring the hearing of a labour case till deciding on a criminal case

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Q: Suppose the employer finds out that the employee has been contacting his clients, and selling vendor products to such clients and accepting money. This has been captured in a CCTV footage, submitted to the police and the case is being under investigation.
Now, the employee does not report to work and files a case in the MOL for overtime and not salary, as the salary is paid on time and payslips are signed by the employee.
Since based on the final judgement, all the benefits for the employee may be nullified as per article 4 of the preamble, can the employer request the MOL to defer the hearing in the case till a final judgement is received in the police case?
Pleases advise if any other means can be taken.


Nov 2, 2017
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Defending an accusation of theft by the employer
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Q: I have been accused of theft, with the company asking to meet with me in regards to questioning.
The company says they have CCTV footage of me stealing even though I am innocent. Is it worth fighting?

Oct 4, 2018
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Possibility of filing criminal and civil cases at the same time
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Q: Hi.
I am currently facing a criminal lawsuit from my previous employer. This criminal case has not been finalized and there are some hearings left. At the same time, the employer has put a civil lawsuit against me.
My question is whether it is possible for the company to put 2 kinds of lawsuits and both criminal and civil lawsuits can run at the same time?

Nov 16, 2020
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Can I file a case for labour dues if the employer filed a criminal case against me?


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Q: Hi
My company fired me after 8 years of service for accusing me of 10k. The case is still in the prosecution and I provided evidence.
My question:
Can I file a case in labor to get my end of service and my last month's salary?
Should I wait for the decision from the prosecutor to file the case in labor?



Jun 20, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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 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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1. Should I revise the Ejari by canceling the previous one and applying for a new one?
2. My current rent is 35% less than the current market value. Can the new owner change the rent as per the market value, or he still has to follow the RERA Index calculator for a new contract?
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Since that time, we have kept renewing the MOU every month in the hope of finalizing but I am not seeing any progress.
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