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8 available 8 • View allChecking the authenticity of a job offer in the UAE
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Q: I got an employment offer from Abu Dhabi oil & gas company. No interview, no face to face conversation. Just by taking my resume from a database, they sent a manager offer.
Now they ask for USD 1800 for visa processing. Of course, I have 30 years of maintenance field experience. Is it genuine or fake?

Oct 9, 2019
915
Legal steps to claim gratuity from the company after two years contract
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Q: My company has refused to pay me 2 years of gratuity. I am refusing to cancel my visa until the gratuity is paid.
I was a consultant for 2 years, and though there is nothing explicit about gratuity payment in my contract, it is the labour law that it must be paid as I am on the company's visa and was a full-time employee, though my actual title was 'consultant'.
A lawyer has already charged me AED 2000 to write an email and no result. Would like to go forward with the legal complaint.

Jan 7, 2021
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Getting original certificates from previous company during visa cancellation process?

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Q: Hello Sir/Madam,
My visa has expired, and a case is ongoing in court for its cancellation process.
My judgment is on September 7, 2023. In this case, how can I get my original certificates from my previous company?
When will they provide me with my certificates? I need my certificates, so what should I do now in this situation?
Thank you!


Aug 25, 2023
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Is it the business's obligation to provide an employee with a salary certificate?



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Q: Dear Team,
I would like to know if it's our business's obligation to provide an employee with a salary certificate.
Our company is located in the DMCC free zone, and the authority often charges us a fee to issue a salary certificate in Arabic, which an employee requires for official government activities.
Who is responsible for covering this cost, the employer or the employee?




Dec 6, 2023
475
Can I file a legal complaint regarding my employer not providing an experience letter?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can I file a legal complaint regarding my employer not providing an experience letter?





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Jun 14, 2024
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Am I eligible for an experience certificate after resigning from the company?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Am I eligible to get an experience certificate from my employer even if I have resigned from the company?
I have been working here for 3 years now, but HR is saying that because I have not completed my second visa, they will not provide the experience certificate.





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Oct 29, 2024
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Can I file a complaint if my employer refuses to issue an experience letter?



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Q: Dear Sir,
Can I file a complaint in Dubai if my employer is not providing an experience letter, even though I have completed my 2-year contract along with a 1-month notice?
He subjected me to mental pressure during my tenure, and I had to work overtime without overtime wages for two years.
I did not complain because I was afraid of losing my job.




Mar 3, 2025
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How to process professional license verification if HR does not provide my experience certificate?




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Q: Hello,
My HR is not providing me with an experience certificate, despite my having requested it twice.
I went to the ministry to obtain one, but DataFlow requires it from the clinic where I am employed.
This is seriously delaying my verification for a professional license. What can I do?





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Mar 6, 2025
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allHow to File an Employment Court Case in the UAE 35
An interview-format article covering the topic of filing an employment court case in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
May 10, 2021
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An 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
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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View allSigning a non-compete clause upon termination of a labor contract 0
Dear sir/madam,
I had signed a labor contract with the Ministry of Labour which had no "non-compete" clause.
Now, I want to leave the company, but my employer wants me to sign the "non-compete" clause in the termination contract.
In this case, is the non-compete clause applicable or not?
Oct 19, 2022
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Max deduction for severance pay due to damage/negligence in UAE 0
Dear Questioner,
In the UAE, is there a maximum amount an employer can deduct from an employee's severance pay due to damage/negligence?
Apr 26, 2023
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Canceling my MoU and getting my deposit back due to a low bank valuation and overpriced property 0
Hi,
I wanted to purchase a 2-bedroom apartment in JVC Dubai. I gave a 10% security deposit cheque to the seller. The price mentioned in the MoU is very high compared to other similar apartments in the same building.
The bank’s valuation also came in very low. Since the valuation is much lower, how can I terminate the MoU and get my cheque back? The MoU ends on 1st October 2024.
One of the articles in the MoU states:
In the event that the Buyer fails to make the payments as agreed or fails to complete the transfer on the agreed date due to his own acts or omissions, the Seller has the right to terminate this agreement and retain the deposit, provided that the termination is due to a violation of the agreed terms, unless both parties agree amicably to different dates.
I need help urgently.
Sep 16, 2024
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ما الطُرق المتاحة للإنذار بأمر الأداء قبل إقامة الدعوى؟ 0
صباح الخير،
ما الطُرق المتاحة للإنذار بأمر الأداء قبل إقامة الدعوى في حال كون المدَّعِي (فرد) والمدَّعَى عليه (شركة) في الإمارات؟
شكرًا!
Jan 13, 2022
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استحقاق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية رغم إبرام عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع 0
السلام عليكم،
اتفقت الشركة مع مكتب محاماة على عقد سنوي بمبلغ مقطوع بالإضافة إلى نسبة من المبلغ الذي يتم تحصيله من القضايا.
هل يستحق المحامي نسبة من الفائدة القانونية المقضي بها حكمًا؟
Apr 27, 2022
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