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Legal action and procedures against the employer for the non-payment of salary
I am working for a company set up in Fujairah Creative City, they have a branch in Dubai.
My contract is with Fujairah Creative City of AED 10,000/month, however, I got a raise a year ago to AED 15,000/month.
I have the company contract showing this amount and a salary certificate from the company showing this amount.
My employer has not paid me for 4 months now.
Do I need to give notice to my employer?
How do I recuperate these funds?
Will I be able to work for another company if I have an ongoing dispute?
If I am not able to work for another company due to an ongoing dispute, and the company representative does not attend the court hearings and delay the judgement, can I file for damages?
And what will be the compensation amount for these damages based on?
At what stage is the travel ban imposed on the shareholders/partners, as I fear they might leave the country?
Will I be able to recuperate the dues owed to me if the company files for bankruptcy?
Thank you for your inquiry.
Kindly note that we can represent you for the labor matter.
Prior to the legal representation, we need to understand a few details:
1. Is it a limited or unlimited contract?
2. Are you serving your notice period?
Further to your queries, please be informed that you can file a complaint with your free zone authority in order to amicably settle the matter with the employer.
Please contact us on our phone or email to discuss the matter ahead.
Thank you.
