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7 available 7 • View allWorking with a new employer on the visa of previous employer
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Q: I was working without a visa, and without insurance for 10 months.
My current employer knows from the beginning that I have problems with my previous company, as they didn't cancel my visa. Then I had troubles with overstay.
Our PRO first told me not to do anything, and then refused to help me. In the end, my employer said they will help me cancel everything and make a new visa for me, but it takes time.
I paid my fine in immigration and I paid in labour. Even when I get the visa, the insurance company is asking me also to pay because I had no insurance.
I should pay now for everything, and they even don't show a proof me for what. I was working with them, and they should provide me insurance and visa from the beginning.
They should have the quota and the PRO could help me from the beginning.
They are cutting my salary without informing me before, and not in small amounts. It is the third month now, and I have no proof of what.
What can I do?

Oct 8, 2017
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What costs is the employee obliged to pay to the employer for resigning during probation?



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Q: Are the medical insurance, visa cancellation, and workmen's compensation part of the recruitment cost to be billed to a new employer for employees hired within the probation period?




Nov 7, 2022
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The process of employment after signing the offer letter

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Q: Hello,
I am working in Kuwait for the last 20 years and currently in the capacity of a Manager. One of the local companies has given an offer to Head their office in Dubai.
I have asked them to transfer my visa locally to their sponsorship. How can I be employed to Head their Dubai Office?
Can you please share some information?


Oct 10, 2019
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Can my employer enforce a 90-day notice period after violating my right to health insurance?




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Q: Hello,
I resigned from my job a few days ago due to health reasons, and my employer does not provide us with health insurance.
Can he hold me committed to a 90-day notice period when my labor rights to have insurance have been violated?
Would I get in trouble if I only served 30 days?





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Jan 13, 2025
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My employer did not provide me with medical insurance and refused sick leaves. What can I do?



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Q: Hello,
I've been working for this company for a little over a year now, and my employer hasn't provided me with medical insurance yet. Since I have chronic asthma, I used to take leaves to rest my body and get better.
I wasn't able to get sick leaves except for two occasions (in which I've paid for one and one has been reimbursed).
Last week I noticed that 1000 was deducted from my salary. I went to talk to my employer and told him that it was unfair because due to not having medical insurance, this was the outcome of the situation.
He told me that I have till March to find another job and made it seem as if he was doing me a favor. I know I have the right to have insurance and he is breaking the law.
What could be done in this case?
Though I've wanted to avoid this route, the unfairness is too much.
Thank you.




Jan 30, 2025
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Can I resign without notice if my employer hasn’t renewed my insurance?
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Q: Hello,
My employer has not renewed my insurance since October 2024. Is it possible to resign without serving the notice period?
Will I still receive my gratuity?
Apparently, their trade license is also expired. We are in a free zone.

Mar 25, 2025
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What can I do if my Dubai mainland employer isn’t renewing my health insurance?




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Q: Dear Sir/ Ma’am,
I am writing to know what I should do if a Dubai mainland company is not renewing my medical health insurance.
I sent an email to the company as well, but they are not responding.
Please kindly advise!
Thanks!





Apr 9, 2025
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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?
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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?
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View allWhat countersuit can be filed against an employer for a false absconding case? 0
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What countersuit can I file against an employer who filed a false absconding case against an employee?
Apr 15, 2025
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Is a bounced rent cheque case considered a criminal record for U.S. visa applications? 0
Hello,
My rent cheque was bounced, and my landlord filed a case against me in Sharjah Court. I received a fine of 2,000 AED, which was later reduced to 1,000 AED upon appeal.
Does this case count as a criminal conviction under UAE law, or was it handled as a civil matter?
If I apply for a U.S. visa, will I need to submit court records under the requirement for applicants with past convictions?
Apr 15, 2025
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What are the penalties for not returning from vacation after several months or a year? 0
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Good afternoon!
Can somebody tell me what happens if someone went on vacation and didn’t come back in one month?
What penalties will they face if they want to come back after 1 year or after some months and not to the same company?
Apr 15, 2025
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What to do if the bank filed case on me using security cheques and executed travel ban? 0
The bank filed a case against me using security cheques and executed a travel ban from Dubai Courts.
Apr 15, 2025
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Will changing the ownership of the company affect my end-of-service benefits accrued for 6 years? 0
My company changed the boss, but the company name is still the same.
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View allIf an employee is terminated due to poor performance, is he eligible for compensation? 0
Hi,
For the private sector, if an employee got terminated due to warning letters for poor performance issued to him, is he eligible for a 1-month compensation salary?
Apr 15, 2025
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How can I cancel my current visa immediately without serving notice? 0
Hello,
I got an offer letter from another company. I want the immediate cancellation paper before 20th April.
I don't have time to submit my notice period registration. What should I do?
Please give me the best advice!
Apr 4, 2025
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During the notice period, is an employee allowed to take sick leave? 0
Hello,
During the notice period, is an employee allowed to take sick leave? If not, can the employer deduct the sick leave from the employee’s end-of-service benefits?
Additionally, what is the legal basis for this? Specifically, which law or ministerial decision governs this matter?
Apr 4, 2025
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I booked a hotel stay for Eid through a travel agency and it was canceled two days before Eid. What to do? 0
I booked a hotel stay for Eid through a travel agency two weeks before Eid. The travel agency confirmed the booking on payment.
One day before Eid, the agency reached out, saying they had an issue with the supplier/hotel and the booking would be cancelled.
They offered alternative hotels that didn’t match the original property. I suggested some properties, and they couldn’t arrange them, or they asked for further payment, so I didn’t book anything through them.
What are my rights to a refund and compensation, as I had to book other arrangements separately at a significantly higher cost due to the last-minute prices?
It also caused significant emotional distress, less than 24 hours before the holiday. To which authority can a complaint be made in case of an unsatisfactory outcome?
Both the agency and the hotel are in Dubai.
Apr 4, 2025
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Can I request reopening a civil case if the judgment was in my absence due to sending notices to the wrong address? 0
Lawyers misunderstood my question. Please read carefully and then guide me.
Case Type: Civil Case
Claim amount: 400,000
Paid: 65,000
Reason: Commercial agreement of supply
Emirate: Ajman
This case was registered in 2022. The judgment was in my absence, as notices were sent to the wrong address.
I was sent to jail. I made a down payment, bailed, and paid some more amount as installments. The total paid amount is AED 65000.
Now, again, an arrest warrant is issued as I did not pay the remaining 335,000 of the claim.
According to me, I had to pay only this amount because the executioner made a wrong claim, not as per the genuine claim.
So I want to reopen the case file.
I want the court to reinvestigate and start the case from scratch.
1) How can I make that request?
2) What documents are required?
3) Chances of reopening of case?
4) Cancellation of arrest warrant
Please guide me in detail, as I will do everything myself, as I cannot afford a lawyer right now.
Apr 4, 2025
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