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A case against the employer for not issuing visa for one year and holding salaries
Hi,
I am working for a mainland company operating in Abu Dhabi.
The company didn't complete my visa in more than a year and I complained to MOHRE for unpaid salaries, non-payment of overtime.
After complaining and when MOHRE started investigating the matter, the manager lied that I was not working with them and now only one month I started to work with them.
They lied also that I suddenly leave the store and did not come back on duty after. But in fact, I started to come back on duty after registering the complaint.
The employer was not going to pay I was assured, and earlier many times he verbally also told me I will lose the job if complained.
My case was transferred to court from MOHRE and I have given a memo of rights but the employer didn't attend any hearing and now they will give a verdict after two weeks.
My question is if I go for the execution of the judgment the same day I receive my judgment copy, can the employer appeal or he will lose the right to appeal once I make an application for judgment?
Dear Questioner,
Filing execution after the judgement and its time frame depend upon your claim amount.
If the claim amount is more than AED 50,000, your employer is legally entitled to file an appeal against the first court judgement.
The appeal period is 30 days starting from the date of the first judgement.
If the judgement is pronounced in the absence of your employer, the appeal period will only start from the date of notifying the judgement to your employer.
Hope the above-given explanation clarifies your concerns.
Thank You.
Regards,
Rajasree Ravivarma
