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Q: I was terminated from my company on the accusation of theft. My company said that they have a CCTV footage which they did not present during the committee meeting. There was no money or goods retrieved from me by my company security. They only have my admission.
Since they were telling me that they will send it to the police if I won't admit that happened on 19 March, the committee meeting which was supposed to investigate was held 2 days after.
My company kept me suspended until the 5th of April and handed me the termination letter, which states that I am terminated from the 19th of March.
What are my chances on this? I am so confused right now and I really need help.


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Q: Hi,
My business partner has on numerous occasions falsely accused me of theft of company property. These accusations were made by email and in a legal notice from his lawyers, and I have proof of all communication as well as my innocence. As well as that all of his accusations are without any proof whatsoever.
There is already an ongoing criminal case between myself and him as he physically attacked me a few weeks ago.
I want to know what I can do to stop him from constantly sending me emails accusing me of theft and threatening me. Can I take out a case against him for false accusations?
Thanks

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Q: Hi.
My name is John and I'm working in a retail store for 8 years.
My company is accusing me of stealing a CD game for AED 269, and they want to terminate me. What are my rights with the company?
Please advise me.

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Q: I have been accused of theft, with the company asking to meet with me in regards to questioning.
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My husband was detained for almost a month because of a drug case. He was working for his company for more than 10 years.
Is there any chance that he can get his settlement?
Thanks!

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Q: Hi
My company terminated me in April due to theft. I was told a criminal case has been filed against me. Since then I have not received any call from the police.
Now the company has still not cancelled my visa since then and I don’t know what to do. I am afraid they may have filed an absconding case against me.
I have a job offer from another company, please advise me on what to do.

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Can we terminate an employee who left the country without informing us?




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Q: Hello,
We have an employee (under probation) who left the country secretly thinking that we will never find out. He exited the country on March 14, 2023, and continued to work remotely.
On March 20 & 21 he took an emergency leave so I started investigating and requested an exit/entry report from immigration. On March 23, 2023, we temporarily disabled his email and other company accounts.
Yesterday (March 28), we finally received the immigration exit report which shows he exited on March 14, 2023.
The question is, is this grounds for termination with a cause?





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