Paying the fees of expert appointment in the UAE courts

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Q: I have a labour case in Sharjah Court against my employer. My case has been transferred to the "expert service". Should I pay AED 4000 for "expert service" if it's optional? A: Request the Court for postponement or waiver. You can recover all the court expenses from your employer in case you won…

Rajasree Ravivarma · Accepted Answer

Dear Questioner,

I would like to answer all your questions as below:-

What does it mean "labour case transferred to the expert service"?

Ans: This means that the court wants to have an expert appointed to study the subject matter of the case in depth and have reports submitted before the court based on that study.

Should I pay AED 4000 for "expert service" if it's optional? As the secretary of the judge explained to me I can ask the judge not to pay (I do not have money) or partial payment.

Ans: You may request the Court for postponement or waiver.

Can I refund the total amount of "expert service" fee, if I win the case?

Ans: Of course, you can recover all the court expenses from your employer in case you won a favourable judgement.

Will the payment of "expert service" fee affect the court decision or end date?

Ans: It will not affect the court procedures. However, the application of postponement or waiver of court fee may delay the matter.

Hope I could clarify your doubts.

Thank you

Regards,

Rajasree Ravivarma

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