Q: What is the process of execution stage in a labor case and how do we go about it? Thank you

Q: A labor court judgment was ruled in my favor (I'm an employee) in December 2019, against my ex-employer, for nonpayment of salaries, expense claims, and gratuity. Unfortunately, they still haven't settled my dues. Worse, the owners left the country and the company no longer exists in its physical form; there is only a legal structure. They do not have any assets either. Does it make sense to still seek judgment execution? Also, are there any provisions to pursue the execution order in their present country of residence?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have completed the execution stage of the labor case against my previous employer for not paying my settlements, leave salary and other allowances. The company license is blocked, request to arrest the manager was submitted and approved by the court 2 months back. But to date, I haven't received any amount. The company is still working and they have projects running in Dubai. Kindly advise me on what to do next. The case was submitted in the year 2020 April and taken a long time.

Q: Hi, I have my first hearing for a labor case in 2 days. Do I need to submit any additional documents or files before the hearing? If so, what are the procedures? How important is it to submit a memorandum? Also, how important is a lawyer in this scenario? Are there any pro bono lawyers in the UAE?

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.

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.

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.

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