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Filing a labour case for salary delay and related entitlements
Good afternoon, Ma'am
I am working for an LLC company in Dubai in a managerial position and on an unlimited contract for the past 5 years.
Our salaries were regularly delayed but paid. However, for the past 5 months (Dec 2017 onwards), the salary has not been paid as the company is in a financial mess due to mismanagement.
25% of my salary was deducted from 2014-16 for a period of 36 months citing revenue generation/ profitability...etc.
So there are 2 issues. Could you please guide me how I can claim this?
Also, can I get a new employment visa (Not the temporary work visa since the salary was delayed more than 3 months) while the labour case is ongoing?
What would be the labour case period involved and what are the steps in the same? Do I have to hire lawyers for it?
Can I claim compensation due to salary delays from civil/ labour courts as I am paying interest on credit cards and loans which I used due to these delays?
To answer your questions:
Can I get a new employment visa (Not the temporary work visa since the salary was delayed more than 3 months) while the labour case is ongoing?
- Temporary work permit.
What would be the labour case period involved and what are the steps in the same?
- File a labour complaint, and if the matter is not settled, then the court.
Do I have to hire lawyers for it?
- For the court, it is better, but not necessary.
Can I claim compensation due to salary delays from civil/ labour courts as I am paying interest on credit cards and loans which I used due to these delays?
- No, only your salary and dues.
