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8 available 8 • View allWhat is the next action after getting a labour judgment in your favour?
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Q: Dear Sir,
I would request your expert advice on my ongoing labour case. Details are below.
I have pending salaries of 5 months. The first hearing started on 17 Dec 2020, the second on 21 Jan 2021 and ended up 22 Apr 2021.
Please note that the employer was not present in any instance. I have received a judgement from the court last week amount of AED 64k.
Please guide me on what should I do next, can I file execution papers now or should I wait the next 30 days to cover the appeal period and file the papers?
Since the judgement was declared without the employer's presence, are there any formalities I should follow to notify the employer or the court will send the judgement from their end?
Awaiting your comments,
Regards

Apr 27, 2021
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Can the employee claim compensation from employer after winning a labour case?
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Q: Hi,
I have won a labour case (execution in progress). Can I file a civil claim against the company and the person who represents the company asking for compensation or not?

Mar 7, 2021
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The process of labour execution until the payment of dues
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Q: Dear Nikhat,
Warm Greetings to you.
I am a jobless with a sick wife for the last 6 months and stressed. I have opened an execution file 3 days back and have the below questions:
1. Will the court send a notice to my employer?
2. What happens during the 15 days waiting period after opening the execution file?
Please advise.
Thank you so much

May 12, 2020
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How can the employer enforce a labor court judgment against the employee?
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Q: Hi,
In case of court judgment under article 120 of the UAE labor law, where and how can we get the court's judgment copy to proceed with the termination of employment?

Jan 24, 2022
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How can I enforce an execution order against my employer to pay my dues?
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Q: Hello Sir,
The court gave an execution order to my ex-employer to pay my dues within 15 days.
On the last day of the execution notice, the employer deposited a part of my settlement payment.
Please advise whether I should accept it or continue with the execution process.

Jan 4, 2023
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How and when do I get paid after getting a labor judgement in my favor?



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Q: Dear respectable Legal experts,
I have a question:
I filed a case against my employer for my salary, gratuity, and annual leave and it took 6 months until the case judgment came in my favor.
During these months, I could not get a job due to the legal case as other employers were reluctant to offer me a job.
Please advise as per the UAE Labor Law. Do I have the right to claim any housing allowance or basic salary any compensation?
As you know, it is very difficult to survive without a job in Dubai and if you are also living with your family and kids going to school.
He even terminated my family medical insurance which my employer provided up to my last day of employment as per my contract.
Kindly advise,
Thank you.




Feb 7, 2024
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Is executing a judgment immediately necessary, or can I do so after 30 days?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Is execution mandatory to apply for after a court judgment, or can I apply for execution after 30 days of the judgment because I am currently out of station?
Will this create any problems for me, or will it go in favor of the other party?



Mar 13, 2024
203
After the Dubai labor court verdict, how long one must wait to get money from the company?

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Q: After the Dubai labor court verdict how long one must wait to get money from the company?
I have not heard anything after the verdict from my lawyer neither the company nor the government.
Should I keep quiet on the assurance from the lawyer with only two words?
Nothing yet.
How long does an employer hold the payment from the Dubai Courts?
Is there any time limit?
If not, the court and I are both waiting for my employer's action.


Apr 2, 2024
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Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allHow to File an Employment Court Case in the UAE 36
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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Procedures of Litigation and Execution in the UAE 42
Many people opt to go for litigation without hiring a legal professional, mainly because they can't afford it. This article provides a brief summary of the steps and procedures of litigation. As the process itself can be confusing to many, even after getting a favorable judgment, we present some tips to help them execute judgments issued by the court and get their rights if an amicable solution has not been reached.
Aug 5, 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
3 available 3 • 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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Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 Concerning Issuance of the Civil Procedures Code 42
The law promulgates UAE Civil Procedures Code (Civil Procedure Law) which governs civil procedures in the United Arab Emirates, including the prosecution before the courts, litigation and execution.
Feb 24, 1992
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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).
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