Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
6 available 6 • View allHow to remove a wrongful absconding case and travel back home?
2
Q: Hello Madam
Hopefully, it’s a beautiful morning over there. I would like to know how to help my sister who’s stuck there in the UAE over absconding from work.
It was a family emergency whereby the employer accepted her to travel back to Uganda, unfortunately, the pandemic had started.
On reaching the airport, she had some missing paperwork to travel related to COVID-19 tried to reach her boss but he couldn’t help her.
So she tried to reach out to her friend. But when she tried to get the full paperwork, her employer had filed an absconding case on her visa and she couldn’t travel back home.

Sep 28, 2021
678
Possibility to return to the UAE in case of leaving without cancellation before
1
Q: Is there a ban on free zone visa who left on an emergency but didn't report back?
Can the employer file an immigration ban for free zone visa?

Dec 26, 2019
445
Checking a travel ban and absconding case before returning to Dubai
4
Q: Hello.
I just want to ask about my status in the UAE. I left Dubai without the permission of my boss because of a family emergency.
I left Dubai 3 months ago (December 2019) and as per PRO they (employer) already filed the absconding case on me.
Now I want to come back to the UAE. Will I have a problem at the airport?
Hope to hear from you about this matter.

Mar 10, 2020
1702
An absconding report against an employee for not reporting to work for 7 days
2
Q: Dear sir/madam,
One of our employees has not reported to work for 7 consecutive days and we are unsure of any whereabouts.
Can we file an absconding report?
What are the fees and implications for the employer?
Do we need to pay WPS and gratuity if the employee returns?
The employee has been working with the company for over a year now.

Jan 29, 2023
154
How to cancel an employee who went on an emergency leave and never came back?
0
Q: My employee went to India for emergency leave without informing us (we came to know only after calling him why he is not at work and admit that he is already in India).
He said he will come back last Feb 12 but up until now, he did not show up and it's been almost 1.5 months. He has under 1 year of service, his visa started last August 2022 and his leave was last Jan 6, 2023.
How are we able to cancel him and what is the procedure?
Thank you.

Feb 16, 2023
142
Can the employer report absconding if an employee went to their home country and failed to return?




2
Q: Can the employer report absconding if an employee goes to their home country on leave but does not come back to UAE?





+3
Dec 7, 2024
194
Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allHow to File an Employment Court Case in the UAE 35
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
11229
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
90178
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
26346
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
103586
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
12393

Premium
Other answers by
538 538 answers •
View allI received a judgment in my favor from RDC that awarded me legal fees. Does this include lawyer fees? 0
I have received a judgment in my favor from RDC that awarded me legal fees.
However, RDC says that legal fees do not mean lawyer fees; they are RDC fees only.
Is this correct?
Feb 14, 2025
96
The public prosecution appealed a judgment to increase the fine I already paid. What do I do now? 0
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your time.
The public prosecution appealed my judgment (a fine that I satisfactorily cleared) and requested increasing the fine.
Can you please explain what happens during a criminal case appeal hearing for me as a defendant?
Will I be asked questions?
Is the hearing just for the Public Prosecution to present their appeal to the judge, and I do not need to give a response?
Thank you again for your time.
Feb 7, 2025
127
Can we give a salary certificate to a new hired employee before he starts to open a bank account? 0
Dear lawyers,
The new employee will start on June 1, 2025. However, he would like to open a new bank account in the UAE thus asking to provide the salary certificate mentioning his salary in AED and if possible not mentioning the start date.
Legally, can the company provide such a certificate?
Feb 4, 2025
109
I received a termination letter from my company for restructuring. Is this considered arbitrary dismissal? 0
I received a termination letter from my company on January 31st, 2025, with a one-month notice period, stating my last working day as February 28th, 2025.
The reason given for the termination is "considering the current business scenario, the company has considered measures to reorganize the business."
Could this be considered arbitrary dismissal?
Am I entitled to any compensation or benefits from the company as a result of this termination?
Feb 5, 2025
87
Do I need to hire a lawyer if I found I have a marital case against me in the court? 0
By checking in Al Adheed, I have found there is a marital matter case against me in Dubai Courts. There is a hearing date for next week and the time mentioned in the case status with a link for an online hearing.
However, I have not received any message from Dubai courts regarding this by mail or phone. I have all contact details updated with EID. In this case, what should I do?
I don’t know what the case is about.
Should I hire a lawyer or I can attend the hearing by myself?
Please do suggest options.
Feb 3, 2025
81
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer