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7 available 7 • View allClaiming the passport of an employee from the old employer
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Q: I want to hire a young lady, but her previous employer is holding her passport.
They are requesting her to provide an entry visa from the new employer (me). An entry visa is when she exits the country, correct?
She will not have to exit if she can get her passport for me to process her new resident visa, correct?
Her old employer is based in Abu Dhabi and they state this is how Abu Dhabi does things.
I am confused because they shouldn't be holding her passport first of all, and they shouldn't have an entry visa to release her passport.
Please advise.

May 9, 2018
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How to change job if the employer refuses to cancel your visa?
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Q: Hello Sir/ Ma’am,
I'm working in a company and my basic salary is AED 800. I have a new job offer, so I want to do cancellation but the owner does not accept to cancel my visa.
So please, can u advise?

Feb 14, 2018
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Current employer's request of money to cancel the visa
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Q: I am working in a private company in Abu Dhabi and I finished 9 months now.
I want to change my job as I got another job, but the employer is asking for AED 6000 for cancellation.
What is the rule?

May 14, 2018
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Visa cancellation while a labour case is running in court
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Q: Dear Sir/Ma’am,
I hope all is good with you and you will be able to help me in this situation.
I was working for a private company with which I have a labour court case ongoing for which the judgement is to be made on the 25th June.
I have received an offer letter from a free zone company which requires me to join on the 6th of June.
Could you please help me on how to get the cancellation of my visa done so the free zone company can proceed legally for me while my case is ongoing.
Thanking you,
Tanya

Jun 6, 2018
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How to remove the labour ban and take a new job offer
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Q: How can I know why I got a 1-year ban? Where I will get these details from?

Oct 15, 2018
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Resigning during probation and accepting another job 
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Q: Hello Ma'am!!
I am a Chartered Accountant by profession. I have resigned during my probation period in Abu Dhabi. I am on a limited contract of two years.
My current employer is willing to relieve me and asking me to put the paper mentioning "I want to go back to India".
Fortunately, during probation only I've figured out another job, cracked the interview & the other employer has offered me a job. So is there any labour ban applicable in such a scenario?
After resigning, do I have to go back to India or I can join the new company?
I will be serving a notice period of 30 days as well as 45 days of compensation as mentioned in my limited contract.
It would be great Ma'am if you can assist me as it's a question of my future.

Dec 26, 2019
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نقل الإقامة إلى كفالة صاحب عمل جديد في حالة تعسُّر صاحب العمل الحالي
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س: السلام عليكم،
أنا شريك في شركة منطقة حرة بدبي تأسست في ديسمبر 2019. بعد مرور عام، تعسَّر المستثمر ولم نتمكن من تجديد الشركة وعليها مخالفات.
لم تعد لدي القدرة على الوصول للـ portal الخاص بالشركة والمسؤول عن تعديل وضع الإقامة وشؤون الموظفين.
الآن لدي عرض وظيفي من شركة وأريد أن أستفسر عن كيفية نقل إقامتي إلى كفالة المخدم الجديد.

May 21, 2023
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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
4 available 4 • 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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Ministerial Decree No. (764) of 2015 On Ministry of Labour Approved Standard Employment Contracts 5
According to this Decree, tentative approval to admit a foreign worker for the purpose of employment in the UAE cannot be granted until an Employment Offer that conforms with the Standard Employment Contract is duly signed by the employee and presented to the Ministry of Labour.
Sep 27, 2015
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.
Sep 27, 2015
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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 allندب خبير مصرفي للبطاقات الائتمانية 0
السلام عليكم ورحمة اللة وبركاته
لدي استفسار بخصوص رفع دعوى ندب خبير مصرفي لدراسة البطاقات الائتمانية في حال كان هناك تسوية لتحويل الرصيد المحمل بالفوائد المتراكمة إلى أقساط شهرية.
ففي هذه الحالة لا يقوم البنك بتزويد الخبير كشوفات الحساب من تاريخ إصدار البطاقة، ويكتفي بتزويد الخبير الكشوفات من بداية الخطة مما يرتب علي عدم تصفية الحسابات بشكل حسابي دقيق.
ماهي الاجراءات المتبعة لإلزام البنك بتزويد كافة الكشوفات منذ إصدار البطاقة لأن أصل الدين كان محملاً بالفوائد المتراكمة وثم تم تحميل الرصيد مرة أخرى بفوائد على أصل الدين والفوائد المتراكمة؟
حيث أن هناك خلط كبير بتعريف خطة الدفع بالتقسيط محملة بفوائد جديدة وبين تسوية بين البنك والعميل لتخفيف مبلغ أصل الدين بنسبة معينة ودفع المبلغ على ٦ أو ١٢ شهراً دون زيادة فوائد جديدة.
Jun 6, 2018
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المطالبة باسترداد الأقساط المدفوعة للمطور بسبب التأخر في تسليم العقار 0
السلام عليكم
أنا مواطن خليجي اشتريت شقة قيد الإنشاء في دبي، مشروع royal estates تحديداً. المبلغ الاجمالي ٣٣٠،٠٠٠ درهم.
دفعت قرابة ٥٦٪ من قيمة العقار حتى الآن، واكتشفت قبل عدة أيام أن المشروع متوقف عن العمل.
*طريقة الدفع المتفق عليها في العقد كانت كالتالي:
١- دفع ١٠٪ من قيمة العقار مقدماً.
٢- دفعات شهرية لمدة ٣ سنوات (٣٦ دفعة).
٣- دفع ٢٠٪ من قيمة العقار عند الاستلام.
٤- دفعات شهرية لمدة سنة ونصف (١٨ دفعة).
حتى الان دفعت ١٠٪ مقدم و ٣٦ دفعة بالكامل، ما يعادل ٥٦٪ من قيمة العقار تقريباً. على أساس أن الدفعة المطلوبة القادمة ستكون عند التسليم.
علماً بأن التسليم كان متوقعاً بعد شهرين من الآن، لكن لم يبنى المشروع بعد. والآن تقول الشركة أن التسليم في ديسمبر ٢٠١٨. علماً بأن المشروع في دائرة الأراضي والأملاك متوقف، under cancellation decision
١- فما هي نصيحتكم لي؟
٢-هل يمكن المطالبة عن المبالغ السابقة بالإضافة إلى تعويض وأتعاب المحاماة؟ وكم ممكن يكون التعويض؟
٣-وكم ممكن أن تكلفني القضية بالكامل؟
أتمنى أن يكون ردكم سريع وكامل لأنني أريد المطالبة بالمبلغ بأسرع وقت، ونعتذر لطول الموضوع.
May 14, 2018
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Calculation of the End of Service Gratuity upon termination 0
I am looking for advice on how to best proceed with receiving the amount of gratuity promised in my contract. I have worked for my employer for 4 years on an unlimited contract.
One month before my visa renewal, the employer informed me that they will not renew my visa and will end the working relationship. My contract states that my basic salary is AED 13,000, with no subdivisions.
Now, the employer claims that this was a mistake and they meant to write AED 6,000 as basic salary and allocate the rest for travel, living etc. They are only willing to pay the gratuity based on this amount.
Please advise, what is the amount the employer owes me as gratuity and how to proceed?
May 13, 2018
4660
Liability of a restaurant for injury caused to customer 0
Hi.
We had an incident at a restaurant's outdoor event for families.
At their food stalls, there was nowhere any signs that the stalls are hot on the front customer-facing side or even covered.
Kids were running around and accidentally our daughter touched one panel and got a severe 2nd-degree burn. This happened on Friday and we have been to hospital each day to change the dressing and cut off skin.
I wonder if there is any legal action I can take against the restaurant, and what might the outcome be?
Thanks
Apr 22, 2018
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Cancellation of visa after a labour complaint for unpaid salaries 0
Hi,
I've not been paid in almost 3 months, so I reported my employer to the Ministry of Labour but I am awaiting a hearing with a legal representative.
I want to cancel my visa but my employer is insisting I serve 30 days' notice. How can I leave without being reported for absconding?
I've also secured another job in another emirate so I want to resolve the issue rather quickly.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Apr 22, 2018
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Bank filed a civil case over a loan: Better to settle with the bank or in court? 0
Good day, Sir,
I have received a message from the Dubai Court stating that a bank has filed a civil case against me. The loan has been pending since February 2019.
I cleared the cheque bounce case earlier with a court fine in 2019. I am looking forward to a minimum settlement plan with the bank. The outstanding amount was around 70,000 AED, and now the message is for 115,000 AED.
What will be the best way for me to proceed: approaching the bank or dealing with it in court?
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Jul 7, 2024
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Is it legal for my employer to withhold my salary until I leave the country or change status? 0
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I have given my notice, and my last day is July 24, but the employer is refusing to pay my salary; even the salary for June. Is this even legal?
He claims I'll get everything at once, which is after leaving the country or changing status.
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Demanding that an employee pay for visa charges a year after resigning 0
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I worked at a bakeshop here in Dubai. I resigned exactly one year ago. Now they want me to pay for visa charges, as stated in the offer letter.
If I cannot pay for the charges, my employer will claim financial loss due to the damages, estimated to be at least 7,000 AED.
What should I do about this? My monthly salary is only 2,800 AED.
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Is an employee eligible for maternity leave in the first three months of pregnancy? 0
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