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What to do if an employer is not giving the passports to the employees?

Dear sir/madam,

What can I do if my employer is not giving me my passport?

I submitted my resignation and gave the 1 month's notice without salary. My employer is asking for 1000 AED for my cancellation to give my passport. I paid 1000 AED, but the employer did not give me my passport. He has given only the cancellation papers.

What will I do?

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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24 Sep 2022, 06:55

Dear questioner,

You need to give him legal notice to give you your passport.

24 Sep 2022, 07:06

What kind of legal notice, sir?

He is the one (company owner) asking for money. I paid 1000 but he did not give me my passport. Sir, we are 8 peopel.

What is the next step to get the passports?

24 Sep 2022, 07:09

We can get 1000 AED from each one and get your passports.

24 Sep 2022, 07:09

Kindly contact us via phone.

24 Sep 2022, 07:11

We have already paid 1000 AED for each person but he gave us only the cancellation papers.

24 Sep 2022, 10:57

Kindly contact us!

Rashid Saif Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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25 Sep 2022, 08:21

Dear Sir,

Concerning the above inquiry, kindly be informed that we can help you to collect your passport from the employer by submitting an order on petition to the court to oblige the employer to return your passport.

For more information and assistance, please contact us via phone or email.

Laila Hamza Al Mulla Advocates and Legal Consultants
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25 Sep 2022, 12:17

Hello,

We are pleased to provide the requested service.

The worker can submit a complaint to the Ministry of Labor over the phone or on the website.

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