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5 available 5 • View allThe consequences of deciding not to return to the UAE upon being on vacation
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I worked in hospitality in the UAE. I was given the opportunity to work for the same company in a different country as part of a task force team (but still officially paid and employed by the UAE property).
When I was due to go back to the UAE, I had family issues that made me return to my home country and I took my holiday for some extra time. I decided not to return back to the UAE. I'm told that I need to pay 2 months' salary and will need to return back to the UAE to sign the visa cancellation.
What's the consequence for not returning to the UAE to sign this and can the business legally make me pay for the 2 months?

Oct 13, 2019
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How to remove absconding case and reduce overstay fines in agreement with employer?
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Q: Hello Team
I have an absconding case on which I have already managed with my sponsor due to not leaving the country, however, they have requested to pay them a penalty to remove the case which I did but now I have overstay fines.
So I went to them again after paying the fines for removing the absconding as they have advised me to proceed with removing the absconding case that I will have to clear my overstay fines first.
So they gave me a copy of the NOC that there is no objection in removing the absconding from immigration and applying for a waiver.
My question is, will my petition to discount waiver be accepted even though I do have an absconding case on me and will this NOC work or not?
I also have several reasons for overstaying as there weren’t flights back then when Covid was at the high peak and I had my passport getting renewed which I also have a letter from the embassy stating that.

Nov 30, 2021
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Lifting a ban imposed for placing a wrongful absconding case

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Q: Sir,
I have a ban imposed for absconding but I did not abscond.
I was terminated and I have the related documents to prove it but my passport was in Dubai Courts for bailing my brother and I have the letter from the court to prove that too.
Is there any possibility that I can appeal to lifting my ban and get back to the UAE?
I have lived all my life there, finished my school and college then worked for 11 years for the said company that had imposed this ban on me.
Kindly advise me on this and please note that my visa is from Sharjah.
Thank you


Mar 9, 2020
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How to claim my end of service benefits from the employer and remove absconding?
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Q: Dear Sir,
I am staying in Ras Al Khaimah. My employer had imposed absconding on me.
After that, I approached MOHRE to get my salary dues and made a mutual settlement with my employer. As part of the settlement, I have received 25% of my settlement money, and the remaining 75% balance was agreed to be paid at a later stage.
During the absconding removal process, my employer imposed on me 1-year labor ban. Please suggest to me how can I get my settlement balance fund.
And also, will there be any immigration ban possibility on me?
Please suggest to me how to go ahead, my visa grace period will be completed on 14 Nov. 2022.

Nov 10, 2022
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Trapped in the UAE with expired visa and fines. What to do?
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Q: Good day,
I have an issue regarding my visa. My contract with my previous job ended on July 12th of last year. They canceled my visa on July 18th, leaving me with one month remaining in the UAE.
Unfortunately, I unintentionally lost my passport at that time and was unable to renew my visa before it expired. I was also processing my new passport, which is why I overstayed in the UAE.
My previous company filed an absconding case against me and I now have fines to pay. I have all the necessary documents to prove that I did not have my passport at that time.
I went to the AMER in an attempt to reduce my fines and I also have a new offer letter from a new company I applied to. When the AMER attempted to reduce my fines in their system, it showed that immigration blocked me.
I need to go Al Awir Immigration. They said I need a letter from the new company to remove my absconding.
Please tell me what should I do about this.
Thanks!

Jan 25, 2023
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3 available 3 • View allUAE Travel Ban: What You Need to Know 163
The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.
May 6, 2024
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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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Can My Employer Hold My Passport? 10
An interview-format article covering the topic of an employer demanding to hold an employees passport. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of LAWGICAL with LYLAW.
Jan 15, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal 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).
Sep 20, 2021
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Federal 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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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
This Decree sets the rules and conditions for the termination of fixed-term (limited) or unlimited (not term-bound) employment contract between employer and worker in the United Arab Emirates.
Sep 27, 2015
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