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Q: One of my team members had her phone conversation recorded by another department without her consent. Does she have any grounds for legal action?

Jul 30, 2019
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Recording conversation without the consent of recorded person
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Q: In the UAE, is it legal or illegal to record a conversation between myself and someone else if the other party does not know I am recording?
Does it make a difference if the conversation is face to face or over the phone?
Can the content of the recording be used as evidence in the court?

Apr 30, 2019
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Is it legal to record a telephone conversation?
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Q: Is it illegal to record a telephone conversation in the UAE?
(The conversation was between me as a client, and a migration consultant)

Mar 13, 2018
10408
How to file a complaint against a humiliating call from a company agent?
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Q: Do I have the grounds for filing a legal action?
I just got a sales call from a trading company and I kept repeating over and over to the sales agent that I am not into trading at all with zero chances of me doing it.
So she replied saying "and do you think that everyone else is like you dumb and stupid?" before hanging up the line in my face.
I don't have a call record but I assume they would have these recorded somewhere and I have the landline she called from which I googled and turned out to be registered under the trading company name.
How can I take legal action against her?

Apr 19, 2022
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A real estate agency shared my chat log with a tenant, can I sue them?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have had dealings with a real estate agency regarding several of my properties through WhatsApp.
Recently, I was given a full copy of the chat log, including all conversations, by a new tenant.
Is the real estate agency allowed to share the conversation between me and them, including the full chat log, without my permission?
Can I sue them for this, and what sort of compensation could I receive?



Jun 1, 2023
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Is it legal for someone to record a call for me and use it in court?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Is it legal for someone to record a call for me and use it in court?

Aug 17, 2023
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Protecting doctors from being recorded by patients' relatives without permission




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Q: Good morning,
I'm a doctor working in a clinic in Dubai. Lately, I've been facing the same issue with patients and their relatives.
They take out a camera (relatives) and start recording videos of me when I'm checking or explaining to the patient, or sometimes they call someone and keep the line open (not even on speaker) so the relative can listen to what I explain to the patient.
In those moments, when I realize what they're doing, I immediately stop them and ask them to delete/remove it, etc.
Some patients act offended even when I tell them they shouldn't do this, they can't.
Is there any law that protects doctors, or in this case, myself from these kinds of actions?
Thanks!





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Jul 24, 2024
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What can I do if a company is recording voices in my house through a work laptop?




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Q: Good Day!
my concern is that I had a relationship with a boy and he went on vacation.
As he requested to help him with his work during his vacation period, he gave me his laptop and told me his company would use some of his files remotely. I only have to open the laptop and keep it connected to the internet.
They have done their work from time to time and I have seen they did the voice recording.
When I checked, they voice-recorded the daily activities of my room.
I asked my BF and he said he didn't know about this and he asked his IT staff.
IT Staff mentioned that as per his managing director; 's instructions, they did it and if anything happens he will hold the responsibility [I have a screenshot of this conversation].
Since I'm really worried about my privacy, I would like to know what I can do about this matter and how I can file a case against them.
I have all the voice recordings, his laptop, and a screenshot of their conversation.
Thank you.





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Nov 27, 2024
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Dear Respected Lawyers,
Subject: Request for Legal Advice Regarding Unlawful Practices by a Debt Collection Agency
I would greatly appreciate your advice and guidance regarding a troubling issue my colleague is facing with a collection agency.
The company has been contacting the employer, urging them to ask my colleague to get in touch with them regarding a supposed liability.
This claim is related to a 15-year-old closed dispute with a bank credit card, and the issue seems to stem from outdated and inaccurate information on the AECB report.
Our main concerns are as follows:
Unauthorized Access: The company is accessing her AECB report without her consent. She has never given permission for them to retrieve or view her personal financial information.
How is it possible for a third-party agency to openly access and track AECB reports, especially for a dispute that was resolved 15 years ago?
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I was evicted from my apartment to be sold but it was gifted and rented at a higher price. What can I do? 0
I was evicted from my apartment after living there for five years. My landlord informed me a year in advance that the lease would not be renewed because he intended to sell the property.
Prior to this, he attempted to impose a rent increase that was not compliant with RERA regulations, which I refused to accept. He then served me with an official Dubai Court eviction notice, citing the need to take back the property for sale.
Five months after I moved out, I discovered the property was rented out at a much higher price. Upon further investigation, I found that the ownership was transferred as a "Gift" rather than a sale.
This makes it seem like the eviction was only to raise the rent rather than a genuine need to sell.
Do I have a valid case for wrongful eviction against my landlord?
Also, under Dubai law, does transferring ownership as a "Gift" hold the same legal grounds as selling in justifying eviction?
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Can I file a case for cyberbullying or defamation after my ex-wife's abusive messages? 0
Hello,
My ex-wife has abused me in chat and called me the following: illiterate, beggar, and said that I don’t have [------].
She called me a bad parent and a bad son.
Can I file a cyberbullying, defamation, or abuse case against her? What are my options?
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I invested money in a business but my partner is removing me out from partnership. Can I pursue legal action? 0
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I'm an Irish citizen and a resident of the United Kingdom. I got investment fraud in Dubai. I invested money into a business with a Pakistani national guy in March 2024 via bank transfer into his business account.
Now he's giving back the money which I invested in business after 9 months. He's preparing a letter from a local lawyer to kick me out of the business. I do not have any other option than to take out at least my money.
But it's unfair to me that he used my money in business and took all the advantage.
Some people say to me that if you claim money or take legal action against him, it will take too much time and I need to travel to Dubai to appear in court because it is a civil matter. But I'm not a resident.
How can I follow the civil case there?
That's why my partner knows that I can not do anything and this case keeps running long time and in the end nothing happens. But I'm thinking that I will submit a complaint through my embassy and I also have a solicitor in the United Kingdom.
Dec 24, 2024
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Seeking justice and compensation for wife's loss due to medical negligence during childbirth 0
Dear Lawyers,
My relative lost his wife during childbirth due to clear medical negligence, as stated in the report from the DHA medical committee.
He had to relocate to India due to the situation and is currently working there.
Please guide us on the steps to take for justice and compensation.
Dec 19, 2024
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Hello,
How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court?
And what's the probability of freezing my account or traffic file if I’m paying?
Apr 11, 2025
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What does Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 mean with exempting supervisory roles from the provisions of the Labour Law? 0
Dear colleagues,
According to Article 15 of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (“Executive Regulations”), employees occupying supervisory roles are exempt from the provisions of the Labour Law and the Executive Regulations in relation to maximum working hours only if they possess powers equivalent to those of the employer.
Could you please clarify what is meant by "if they possess powers equivalent to those of the employer"?
Currently, we have heads of departments who report to the directors. Will they be eligible for overtime?
Also, those who have a POA to sign contracts will they be eligible?
Or, those who temporarily replace the CEO while he is out, will they be eligible?
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Can I stay home if my boss doesn’t pay my salary on time? 0
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Can I stay home if my boss doesn’t pay my salary on time?
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زوج وزوجة، الزوجة مالكة لشركة بنسبة 50% ولديها شريك أجنبي يملك بنسبة 50%. الشريك مخول بالتوقيع في كافة المعاملات البنكية للشركة والزوجة كذلك لها ذات الصلاحية.
بعدها، غاب الشريك الأجنبي عن الشركة وسافر. ومازالت الشركة نشطة والعمال لايستلمون رواتبهم والشريك قام بتحويل جميع أموال الشركة إلى حسابه الخاص دون علم الشريك الآخر.
ثم تحصلت الزوجة الشريكة على شيك، فقام الشريك الأجنبي بفتح بلاغ خيانة أمانة واستلم زوجها الشيك.
فما هو الحل القانوني من ناحية جزائية وتجارية؟
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What are the penalties for employing workers without a visa? 0
Hello,
Kindly let me know the statutory provisions relating to the penalty for letting employees work without a visa and the amount of penalty to be paid by the employer.
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