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5 available 5 • View allLeaving the UAE without the cancellation stamp on employment visa
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Q: I was working on an employment visa in Sharjah, however, the employer had cancelled my visa and after the completion of the notice period, I came back to my country.
Now, I want to come to the UAE on a visit visa. However, upon final exit immigration officer didn’t stamp ‘Cancelled’ on my employment visa. Though I have proper cancellation papers with me.
Kindly advise me how to enter the UAE on a new visit visa. Is it compulsory to have the Cancelled stamp on the previous employment visa which is valid until next year?

Feb 20, 2019
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Claiming unpaid salaries and EOSB before visa cancellation
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Q: Hi,
My employer has not paid my salary for the last 4 months. He has asked me to leave the country and stay at home till he pays the dues.
I want to leave Dubai with proper cancellation of my work visa and labour contract after receiving my unpaid salary and EOSB at the earliest possible.
I don’t want to file a court case since I have received another job offer.
Is it possible to file a labour complaint to cancel the visa and labour contract and get unpaid wages then leave Dubai?
Is there any possibility of a travel ban?
Thanks and regards

Mar 27, 2019
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Resigning without notice for the non-payment of salaries
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Q: Sir,
I am currently working for a construction company in Dubai. We haven't received our salaries for 5 months already. I got an offer from another company and they need me to start urgently.
As my contract is unlimited, I am required to finish the 1-month notice as per the law. However, I also quoted that as per law, if a certain company has not paid their employees at least 3 months, the employee is entitled to leave without completing the notice period.
I filed a complaint at the MOHRE with a reason of leaving the company in 2 weeks' notice due to the failure of releasing salaries. I also need to get my settlement as soon as possible as well.
Now, they are threatening me that this case will go against me and my future career employment.
Any advice on what to do?

Feb 3, 2019
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How to get the pending labor dues after being deported from the UAE?

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Q: Hi,
A friend of mine got deported recently. He has his end of service and salary pending to be received. The employer is not responding as they think that the deported employee won't be able to claim his dues back.
When a relative approached the employer, they said they are not able to release the payment due to financial constraints which were hard to believe as all the employees were paid on time.
Please advise if there are any legal measures to be taken so that the deported employee gets his pending dues.
Regards,


Nov 4, 2022
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Does the company have to pay the end-of-service benefits immediately after visa cancellation?


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Q: Does the company have to pay the end-of-service benefits immediately after visa cancellation?
Or do I need to provide proof of leaving the country after cancellation to get my end-of-service benefits?



Jun 13, 2023
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Legal blog
2 available 2 • View allProvisions of Limited and Unlimited Labour Contracts in the UAE Labour Law 147
When an employee or employer mentions legal issues related to their labour relationship, the first question to be raised is: do you have a limited or unlimited labour contract? We try here to shed light on the relevant provisions of the limited and unlimited contracts in the UAE labour law pertaining to resignation, termination of employment, notice period and calculation of the end of service benefits.
Jan 5, 2019
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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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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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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).
Sep 20, 2021
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View allAssistance with clearing a police case and lifting a travel ban in the UAE 0
Good day!
I have rental disputes and got a settlement plan 8 months ago.
But I did not pay the settlement because at the moment of applying for the settlement plan, I had a job offer and lost it because of the travel ban and the visa could not be processed.
I have another personal police case where I already paid an amount of 18,000 and the claim was 40,000 dirhams. Now that I did not continue paying, the plaintiff put the case again.
I have another offer letter now and I want to get a clearance certificate within 48 hrs, or else I might lose this job as well.
Kindly advise
Sep 7, 2022
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I bought a new vehicle from the dealership with a hidden defect. What can I do? 0
I bought a new vehicle from the dealership [-----] and after 5 min of using the car, an alert popped up. Less than 24h later I informed the dealers of the issue.
After struggling with them about it, I finally brought the car to service at their company and they have confirmed the part needs to be fully changed.
I’m telling them I cannot accept a faulty car and demand either a refund or another vehicle. So far they’ve been less than cooperative.
Oct 5, 2022
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How to know the judgment when the portal says "decided"? 0
Dear sir/madam,
There is a case against me in a commercial, full-jurisdiction court. Sorry if I'm getting this wrong. I have not participated in the case and on the advice of my UK lawyers, I have not been represented there in Dubai.
Upon checking the portal, it says a judgment was reached yesterday, but I can't see further details. So my questions are:
1) Do judgments happen behind closed doors or in front of the lawyers? (the plaintiffs have lawyers)
2) How long does it usually take for the verdict to be public and for me to see the outcome of the case?
The only thing it says online is the word "decided".
Oct 19, 2022
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Getting deported from the UAE while the medical checkups are good. What to do? 0
Hi there,
I got deported from the UAE for failing medical but when I reached my country, I have done several medical checkups but everything is OK; HIV negative, no hepatitis B, etc.
I don't know if there was a mistake or a misfortune for me. I am wondering if they can allow me to come back to Dubai.
Sep 1, 2022
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Is it mandatory to visit the CID in person to update my records? 0
Respected Advisors,
I have been involved in a few criminal cases since 2017, but all of them were cleared by this year. I have obtained release letters for all the cases from the public prosecution office through an online portal.
Recently, I also received my residence visa. After the visa process was completed, I applied for a PCC online. However, the request was rejected.
I contacted the 901 office, and they advised me to visit the CID. I arranged for a power of attorney to be granted along with all the necessary documents to update the system.
Twice I was told to come in person, but I am hesitant to do so because of my previous negative experience.
Could someone please advise me whether I must go in person or if the person holding the power of attorney can handle the process?
Thank you!
Nov 15, 2023
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