Q: A labour case was ruled in my favour and I received the judgement at the end of 2016. The judgement progressed to execution and not One Dirham has been paid by my ex-employer to date. We have spent the last year searching assets in all banks, combined with real estate, RTA etc. and all have come back with no assets. An attachment was made on the office assets, shortly after the Rental Dispute Committee issued a Judgement awarding the office assets to the Landlord. Finally, we located a valid Bank Guarantee held with a Government Authority. But the entity is not cooperating. As per Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 On Regulation of Labour Relations, Article 4 gives priority over all assets. However, in this scenario, Federal Labour Law, Dubai Real Estate Laws and further laws are all overlapping and conflicting. My query is, is there a document or law that states which law has priority over another to help resolve the issues I am facing with the judgement execution?

Q: I am seeking compensation for damages from a company that used my name in fraud. I have finished the case until the appeal court and the execution court has ordered that the company assets and accounts be attached until they pay the sum required as per the judgement. The company has been closed since last year and has no more money left in the bank. If there are no more assets of the company I could go after since the company no longer exists, how else can I get justice aside from the words written on a few sheets of my case judgement paper? I've spent a lot and exerted a lot of effort seeking justice for myself, and when it is time to collect what the judge has determined what I should have, apparently there is nothing left. Is there any other legal recourse? Thanks

Q: Good day, I am Jofery. I had a case in the court against my employer for not paying my salary for six months. The court has issued a judgment in my favour, but my employer is not paying my money. I have notified him three times through the newspaper, but still, no response from his side. Please assist me what should I do now? Is there any other legal way to take action against him?

Q: Hi there, I have won the labour case against my employer with an amount of AED 75,000, regarding salaries issue. Now, my company has filed an appeal request to appeal the court judgment. My question is, how much time will Dubai appeal court take? What documents do I have to provide? Can I claim more amount due to the waste of time or having no job? Please reply to me. Best regards

Q: I have won a labour court case against my employer, however, it's over 6 months now and I am still unpaid. My previous employer changed his license and also the office, but his office is at the same location. However, he has refused to pay. I have the court order and execution, and I also have a court order to go to the Ministry of Human Resources instructing them or the bank to facilitate payment. I would like to receive my payment within the shortest time. I am willing to pay 3000 only after successfully receiving my money. Anyone can help me with this, kindly contact me.

Q: Hi Madam, Good Evening!! A labour case has been filed against my employer for the non-payment of salaries and final settlement at Abu Dhabi First Instance Court. The amount comes approx AED 95000. I've attended the hearing in Labor Court two times and the next date is given for 09-04-2019. But my company didn't appear for any hearing in the court as the authorized personnel in my employer are in large and the company is like the status of a lock-out, not legally. While checking the case status online, the stage is shown as (متداولة في المحاكمة), which translated into English gave me output as circulated in the trial. Please advise what happens next. How many more times I have to attend the hearings? When can a final judgement be expected and is there any chance of getting money?

Q: Hi Ms Rajasree, Good noon. I have a labour court case in Ajman court. The court has already issued me judgement on April 18, 2019, that my employer has to pay me. But my employer is not here. Now, I wish to cancel my labour card. What is the procedure to cancel my labour card? What are the documents required to cancel my labour card? I'm really suffering a lot for the past 6 months without a job. Please assist me.

Q: Hi everyone, I had a case against my company in court for not paying 6 months salary and end of service benefits. I got a decision in my favour and then increased in the appeal court. What to do now? The employer doesn't have money to pay me, what shall I do?

Q: Dear Sir, My Name is M. N. U. H. and I am working in the UAE since 2008. For over 12 years I have been a law-abiding citizen. In my last job since 2014, I worked hard and never had any complaint work-related. Our company hasn't paid me any salary since January this year and I understand that it's difficult due to current circumstances, but I haven't been paid way before the pandemic. My visa is expired since January and my car insurance and registration expired as well. All I want is to get my hard-earned money which is approved by the court but it is delayed I don't know why. I have a family dependent on me and I am failing badly. I request you to please help me out. The verdict came 6th October but I don't know when I will get my money. Is there anything I can do to speed up my case?

Q: The employer remained unresponsive after serving the court execution timeline. What are the options or measures that I can do at this point?

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